2011–12 Welsh Premier League
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The 2011–12 Welsh Premier League season will be the 20th season of the Welsh Premier League, the highest football league of Wales
since its establishment in 1992. Its begin and end dates are yet to be determined. Bangor City
are the defending champions.
were relegated to the 2011–12 Football League Division One at the end of the 2010–11 season
after finishing at the bottom of the table. The club thus ended a fourteen-year tenure in the league. They were replaced by 2010–11 Football League
runners-up Afan Lido
, who returned to the Premier League after six seasons.
Originally, Bala Town
as 11th-placed team were going to be relegated as well; however, they were eventually spared as 2010–11 Cymru Alliance
champions Connah's Quay Nomads
were denied a Premier League licence.
Clubs in these groups will play each other twice again to bring the total fixture count to 32.
. Should the 2011–12 Welsh Cup
winners finish in one of the play-off spots, the eighth-placed team will participate in their place.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
since its establishment in 1992. Its begin and end dates are yet to be determined. Bangor City
Bangor City F.C.
Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992....
are the defending champions.
Teams
Haverfordwest CountyHaverfordwest County F.C.
Haverfordwest County A.F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Football League Division One.The club was founded in 1899 and was variously known as Haverfordwest FC, Haverfordwest Town, and Haverfordwest Athletic before adopting the current name, and plays at the Bridge Meadow Stadium,...
were relegated to the 2011–12 Football League Division One at the end of the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Welsh Premier League
The 2010–11 Welsh Premier League was the 19th season of the Welsh Premier League since its establishment in 1992 as the League of Wales. It was reduced to a size of 12 teams from this season following a unanimous decision by the Premier League clubs in June 2009. The league season began on 13...
after finishing at the bottom of the table. The club thus ended a fourteen-year tenure in the league. They were replaced by 2010–11 Football League
2010–11 Welsh Football League Division One
The 2010–11 Welsh Football League Division One began on 1 September 2010 and ended on 28 May 2011. Bryntirion Athletic won the league by five points.-Team changes from 2009–10:...
runners-up Afan Lido
Afan Lido F.C.
Afan Lido F.C. is a football team based in Aberavon playing in the Welsh Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1967, and they play at the Marston Stadium, Aberavon, which accommodates 4200 spectators .-Current squad:...
, who returned to the Premier League after six seasons.
Originally, Bala Town
Bala Town F.C.
Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales...
as 11th-placed team were going to be relegated as well; however, they were eventually spared as 2010–11 Cymru Alliance
2010–11 Cymru Alliance
The 2010–11 Huws Gray Alliance season began on 13 August 2010 and was originally scheduled to end on 2 April 2011. Due to adverse weather conditions, no league games took place between 12 December and the beginning of January, causing a lot of fixtures to be rearranged and creating the possibility...
champions Connah's Quay Nomads
Connah's Quay Nomads F.C.
Gap Connah's Quay F.C. is a football team, playing in the Cymru Alliance.gap Connah's Quay, formerly known as Connah's Quay Nomads FC, was the subject of a takeover from Welsh independent recruitment firm 'gap personnel' in June 2008....
were denied a Premier League licence.
Team summaries
| Team | Ground | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... |
Park Avenue Park Avenue (Aberystwyth) Park Avenue is a multi-use stadium in Aberystwyth, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Aberystwyth Town F.C.. The stadium capacity is 5,000 with 1,002 seats.... |
5,500 | |
| Afan Lido Afan Lido F.C. Afan Lido F.C. is a football team based in Aberavon playing in the Welsh Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1967, and they play at the Marston Stadium, Aberavon, which accommodates 4200 spectators .-Current squad:... |
Marston Stadium Marston Stadium The Lido Ground, currently known as the Marstons Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a field sports stadium located on Princess Margaret Way in Aberavon, Wales.- Facilities :... |
4,200 | |
| Airbus UK Broughton | The Airfield The Airfield The Airfield is a football stadium in Broughton, Wales.It is home to Airbus UK Broughton F.C. who play in the Welsh Premier League.... |
2,100 | |
| Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
Maes Tegid Maes Tegid Maes Tegid is a community playing field in Bala, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bala Town. The stadium holds 3,000 people, with 304 seats.... |
3,000 | |
| Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
Farrar Road Stadium Farrar Road Stadium Farrar Road Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bangor, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bangor City F.C. The stadium holds 1,500 people, with 700 seats.... |
1,500 | |
| Carmarthen Town | Richmond Park Richmond Park (Carmarthen) ----Richmond Park is a Welsh Premier League stadium in Carmarthen, Wales. Situated on Priory Street, It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Carmarthen Town AFC... |
3,000 | |
| Llanelli AFC Llanelli A.F.C. Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg.... |
Stebonheath Park Stebonheath Park Stebonheath Park is a multi-use stadium in Llanelli, West Wales with a capacity of 3,700. It is primarily used as a football ground and is the home of Llanelli Football Club.It is also used for athletics and Llanelli Amateur Athletic Club are based at the stadium... |
3,700 | |
| Neath | The Gnoll The Gnoll The Gnoll in Neath, Wales is a sports ground, with a capacity of 5,000.In July 2009, Neath RFC presented plans for the redevelopment of the Gnoll, including building a community centre on the site, which were criticised as "too woolly".-Rugby union:... |
7,000 | |
| Newtown AFC | Latham Park Latham Park Latham Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Newtown, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Newtown F.C.. The stadium holds 5,000 people and is named after former Liverpool footballer George Latham.-References:... |
5,000 | |
| Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
Victoria Road | 2,500 | |
| Prestatyn Town Prestatyn Town F.C. Prestatyn Town Football Club is a Welsh association football club based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire.- History :Prestatyn town FC played their first-ever game on Thursday October 20th 1910 when they travelled to Rhyl Amateurs and got off to a flying start, winning 3-2 thanks to goals by Gratton,... |
Bastion Road Bastion Road Bastion Road, also known as Bastion Gardens, is a football stadium in Prestatyn, Wales. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Prestatyn Town F.C.... |
2,500 | |
| The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
Park Hall Park Hall (football ground) Park Hall Stadium is the home ground of The New Saints in Oswestry.Oswestry Town first used the former council-owned stadium on 28 August 1993 but, after the club's financial problems and the merger with TNS, the ground fell into disrepair and was purchased by Mike Harris.After redevelopment at a... |
2,000 |
League table
Results
Teams will play each other twice on a home and away basis, before the league is split into two groups - the top six and the bottom six.Clubs in these groups will play each other twice again to bring the total fixture count to 32.
Matches 1–22
UEFA Europa League play-offs
The teams placed third through seventh at the end of the season will participate in a play-off to determine the second participant for the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League2012–13 UEFA Europa League
The 2012–13 UEFA Europa League will be the fourth season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. The final will be played at the Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, the Netherlands....
. Should the 2011–12 Welsh Cup
2011–12 Welsh Cup
The 2011–12 FAW Welsh Cup will be the 125th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales. The 2011–12 tournament will commence on August 13, 2011, and will run until the final in May 2012. The winner of the Cup will qualify to the first qualifying round of the...
winners finish in one of the play-off spots, the eighth-placed team will participate in their place.