2026–27 Cymru Premier
Welsh football season
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The 2026–27 Cymru Premier (Welsh: Uwch Gynghrair Cymru; known as the Novira Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons) is the 35th season of the Cymru Premier (formerly known as the Welsh Premier League), the highest men's football league within Wales since its establishment in 1992. It is notable as the first season to use VAR[1] (video assistant referee) following a Football Association of Wales plan to increase the profile of the league.
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| Season | 2026–27 |
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| Dates | 31 July 2026 – TBD 2027 |
← 2025–26 2027–28 →
All statistics correct as of 02/07/2026, 16:45 BST. | |
Teams
The league consisted of 16 teams for the first time; the top 10 teams from the previous season, 3 teams promoted from the Cymru North, and 3 teams promoted from the Cymru South.[2] The New Saints entered the season as the defending champions (for the fifth consecutive season).
Team changes
The following teams changed division since the 2025–26 season.
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The promoted teams were the 2025–26 Cymru North champions Llandudno, the 2025–26 Cymru South champions Trefelin BGC, Cymru North runners-up Airbus UK Broughton, Cymru South runners-up Cambrian United, Cymru North third-placed team Holywell Town, and Cymru South third-placed team Ammanford. Llandudno returned to the Cymru Premier after seven years, Airbus UK Broughton after three years, and Holywell Town after twenty-seven years; Trefelin BGC, Cambrian United, and Ammanford all marked their debuts in the Cymru Premier. They replaced the 2025–26 Cymru Premier bottom two teams Bala Town and Llanelli Town (relegated from the Cymru Premier after seventeen years and one year respectively).
Stadiums and locations
| ↑ | Promoted from the Cymru North and Cymru South |
Notes:
- Due to the tenancy problems with the owners of the Deeside Stadium, Connah's Quay Nomads will play their home matches at Cae-y-Castell in Flint[10].
Regular season
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Saints | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | +14 | 19 | Qualification for the Championship Race |
| 2 | Barry Town United | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 8 | +9 | 18 | |
| 3 | Connah's Quay Nomads | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | +13 | 16 | |
| 4 | Caernarfon Town | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | +9 | 15 | |
| 5 | Llandudno | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 15 | |
| 6 | Penybont | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 15 | |
| 7 | Cardiff Met | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 9 | +9 | 13 | Qualification for the European Challenger |
| 8 | Airbus UK Broughton | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 12 | |
| 9 | Colwyn Bay | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | −3 | 10 | |
| 10 | Cambrian United | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | |
| 11 | Briton Ferry Llansawel | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | −7 | 7 | Qualification for the Survival Zone |
| 12 | Haverfordwest County | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | −10 | 4 | |
| 13 | Ammanford | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 16 | −12 | 2 | |
| 14 | Trefelin BGC | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | −15 | 2 | |
| 15 | Flint Town United | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 14 | −8 | 1 | |
| 16 | Holywell Town | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 27 | −17 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Matches won; 8) Away matches won.
Results
The regular season consists of 30 games, with teams playing each other twice (once at home and once away).
Position by round
| Qualification for the Championship Race | |
| Qualification for the European Challenger | |
| Qualification for the Survival Zone |
Championship Race
The top six teams of the regular season qualify for the Championship Race. The winners qualify for the Champions League and the 2nd-6th placed teams qualify for the Conference League play-off. Results from the regular season are carried over into this round.
European Challenger
The 7th–10th placed teams of the regular season qualify for the European Challenger. The 7th-placed team qualify for the Conference League play-off. Results from the regular season are carried over into this round.
Survival Zone
The bottom six teams of the regular season qualify for Survival Zone. The 14th-placed team qualify for the Cymru Premier play-off, and the bottom two teams are relegated to either the Cymru North or the Cymru South. Results from the regular season are carried over into this round.
Play-offs
Conference League play-off
Teams placed 2nd–7th qualify for one-off play-off matches, with the winners earning the second spot in the 2027–28 UEFA Conference League first qualifying round (the 2026–27 Welsh Cup winner obtaining the first spot); the higher-placed team per game receive home advantage. If the 2026–27 Welsh Cup winners finish in the top seven, a spot will be vacated.
Cymru Premier play-off
The runners-up of the 2026–27 Cymru North and 2026–27 Cymru South face other in the semi-finals, with the winners facing the 14th-placed Cymru Premier team for the final place in the 2027–28 Cymru Premier.
Season statistics
Attendances
| Team | Highest | Lowest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus UK Broughton | 435 | 260 | 320 |
| Ammanford | 812 | 512 | 638 |
| Barry Town United | 823 | 669 | 760 |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | 1185 | 421 | 844 |
| Caernarfon Town | 1392 | 1199 | 1331 |
| Cambrian United | 1100 | 750 | 899 |
| Cardiff Met | 359 | 240 | 316 |
| Colwyn Bay | 2037 | 1039 | 1381 |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 603 | 220 | 327 |
| Flint Town United | 763 | 320 | 506 |
| Haverfordwest County | 794 | 554 | 664 |
| Holywell Town | 1001 | 387 | 600 |
| Llandudno | 721 | 403 | 579 |
| Penybont | 1025 | 441 | 660 |
| The New Saints | 601 | 261 | 394 |
| Trefelin BGC | 660 | 317 | 518 |
Figures taken from FAW Cymru Football app. Correct as of 8 September 2026.
Hat-trick
- As of 31 August 2026
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jasper Payne[11] |
Cardiff Met | Holywell Town | 6–1 (H) | 1 August 2026 |
 Joseph Simatupang Ferguson[12] |
Connah's Quay Nomads | Trefelin | 6–0 (H) | 14 August 2026 |
| Zack Clarke[13] |
Caernarfon Town | Holywell Town | 3–5 (A) | 28 August 2026 |
| Elliott Dugan[14] |
Barry Town United | Briton Ferry Llansawel | 1–4 (A) | 31 August 2026 |
| Sam Snaith[15] |
Cardiff Met | Ammanford | 0–5 (A) | 31 August 2026 |
- Notes
(H) – Home team
(A) – Away team