Welsh Premier Women’s League: Aberystwyth and Cardiff City fail Tier 1 Licence application

Aberystwyth Town and Cardiff City have failed their Tier One licence applications. 

Both sides could face the prospect of demotion should they not attain the licence on appeal. 

Aberystwyth Town, currently bottom of he league on minus points have also failed the licence. 

A statement from the FAW said: “This is the first time that Club Licensing has been implemented for the Orchard Welsh Premier Women’s League in order to support the growth and development of clubs in the top tier of Women’s football in Wales. 

“It also prepares clubs should they be nominated to represent Wales in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. 

“Licensing is a transparent process that enables clubs to demonstrate to their stakeholders that they meet quality standards. 

“Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Panel took full consideration of any restrictions the clubs may have encountered in their Licence application as a result of the situation. 

“The FIB Panel extended its congratulations to those clubs successful in attaining Tier 1 and UEFA licences.”

There were successful Tier 1 and UEFA Licence applications for Cardiff Met and Swansea City who will be able to compete in the UEFA Champions League, should they win the WPWL.

Welsh Women’s League leaders Cascade YC, along with title rivals Barry Town United have also had successful applications.

Caldicot Town had also applied but have seen their application rejected. 

Clubs are assessed on Financial and Codes of Practice, Infrastructure, Legal, Personnel and Administration, as well as Sporting: Youth & Coaching. 

Each club has ten days to appeal the initial decision.

(Featured Image: Colin Ewart)