South Wales Premier League Premier Division table predicted with Bridgend Street, Treherbert, and Pontyclun verdicts
Afan United are no longer predicted to win the South Wales Premier League title. (Image: Mike Greenslade)
Ely Rangers have been installed as the favourites to win the South Wales Premier League Premier Division title, according to Welsh bookmaker Dragon Bet.
The Cardiff club are priced at 5/4 to lift the league trophy this season following a summer of change at the club, including the appointment of new manager Richard Greaves.
Greaves, formerly in charge of Caerphilly Athletic, has arrived at Ely Rangers with a reputation for building competitive sides and made an immediate impact in his first competitive fixture. The player-manager scored the first competitive goal of his reign as Ely defeated Ardal South West outfit Ynysygerwn in the Welsh Cup.
The title favourites have also strengthened their squad ahead of the new campaign, bringing in a number of notable additions.
Among the arrivals are former Ammanford promotion winner Morgan Clarke, Cymru Premier experienced midfielder Jordan Cotterill from Barry Town United, Archie Leckie from Cwm Talwg, Chris Alexander from Cardiff Bay, and Penydarren favourite Alex Long.
Ely Rangers finished 11th in last season’s South Wales Premier League Premier Division, but Dragon Bet’s odds suggest there is significant belief that the club can transform their fortunes under Greaves.
Behind them in the betting are Porthcawl Town Athletic, who are priced at 2/1 to claim the title. Porthcawl finished seventh last season but will be hoping to push towards the top end of the division after a summer of preparation.
Afan United are third favourites at 11/2, despite finishing sixth last season, while promoted side Treherbert are priced at 13/2 after returning to the division.
Treherbert’s promotion comes after they finished bottom of the Ardal South West division, but they have been backed to make an impact back at this level.
Bridgend Street are next in the market at 7/1, with the club enjoying one of the most eye-catching transfer windows in the division. Their biggest statement signing has been the capture of Sam Roberts from Cymru South side Cardiff Draconians, a move which underlines their ambition for the season ahead.
Last season’s third-placed side Clwb Cymric are priced at 8/1, alongside Pontyclun, who finished fourth last campaign.
Tata Steel United, who have stepped up after finishing second in the division below, are priced at 9/1. They missed out on promotion by just three points behind champions Dinas Powys and will now look to carry that momentum into Premier Division football.
Llantwit Fardre are available at 11/1, while Pencoed Athletic are outsiders at 25/1 and Aber Valley are priced at 33/1.
Newly promoted AFC Wattstown have been installed at 7/1 by Dragon Bet, making them sixth favourites despite only joining the division after earning promotion from the tier below.
How the odds have changed since June 27
There have been some significant movements in the market compared with Dragon Bet’s prices from June 27.
Dragon Bet’s market has shifted considerably since the opening odds were released on June 27. Ely Rangers have seen the biggest move, being slashed from 20/1 outsiders to 5/4 favourites following the appointment of Richard Greaves and an impressive summer recruitment drive, while Porthcawl Town Athletic have also been heavily backed from 20/1 into 2/1.
Clwb Cymric remain unchanged at 4/1, but Bridgend Street have eased slightly from 4/1 to 9/2, despite an eye-catching transfer window. Afan United have drifted from 10/3 to 11/2, while Treherbert BGC have moved from 4/1 to 10/1.
AFC Wattstown, who were not previously priced, have entered the market at 7/1 following their promotion. Pontyclun have eased slightly from 7/1 to 8/1, Tata Steel United have drifted from 11/2 to 9/1, Llantwit Fardre from 8/1 to 11/1, Pencoed Athletic from 16/1 to 33/1, and Aber Valley from 20/1 to 50/1.
Dragon Bet’s current odds to win the South Wales Premier League Premier Division
| Club | Dragon Bet odds |
|---|---|
| Ely Rangers | 5/4 |
| Porthcawl Town Athletic | 2/1 |
| Clwb Cymric | 4/1 |
| Bridgend Street | 9/2 |
| Afan United | 11/2 |
| AFC Wattstown | 7/1 |
| Pontyclun | 8/1 |
| Tata Steel United | 9/1 |
| Treherbert BGC | 10/1 |
| Llantwit Fardre | 11/1 |
| Pencoed Athletic | 33/1 |
| Aber Valley | 50/1 |
(Featured Image: Mike Greenslade)
