The Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League is a football league covering the area of the Vale of Glamorgan in Glamorgan, South Wales and the surrounding areas. The leagues are at the seventh and eighth levels of the Welsh football league system.
| Founded | 1998[1] |
|---|---|
| Country |  Wales |
| Number of teams | 28 |
| Level on pyramid | 7–9 |
| Promotion to | South Wales Alliance League |
| Current champions | St Athan (2023–24) |
History
editThe league has its origins in the Barry and District League, first formed in 1907.[2]
Divisions
editThe league is composed of two divisions, which are in tiers seven and eight of the Welsh Football League System.
Member clubs for 2024–25 season
editThe following clubs are competing in the Vale of Glamorgan League during the 2023–24 season.[3]
Premier Division
edit- AFC Rhoose
- Barry Athletic
- Cadoxton Imps
- Cardiff Airport (reserves)
- Island Marine
- Penarth Town
- St Athan
- Tynewydd
- Vale Athletic
- Vale United (reserves)
Championship
edit- AFC Rhoose (reserves)
- Barry Athletic (reserves)
- Cardiff Airport Vets
- Cogan Coronation (reserves)
- Cwm Talwg
- Island Marine (reserves)
- Peterston Super Ely
- Rhoose Social
- St Athan (reserves)
- Vale Madrid
League One
edit- Barry Athletic (development)
- Cadoxton Imps (reserves)
- Cowbridge Town
- Dinas Powys (development)
- Ely Rangers (reserves)
- Holton Road (reserves)
- Porthkerry Panthers
- St Athan (development)
Promotion and relegation
editPromotion from the Premier Division is possible to the South Wales Alliance League, with the champion of the league playing the other tier 7 champions from the South Wales regional leagues via play-off games to determine promotion.
Champions (Premier Division)
edit- 2002–03: – FC Blazes[4]
- 2003–04: – N&M Construction[5]
- 2004–05: – N&M Construction[6]
- 2005–06: –
- 2006–07: – Rhoose[7]
- 2007–08: – Penarth Town[8]
- 2008–09: – SW Flooring[9]
- 2009–10: – SW Dockers[10]
- 2010–11: – Dockers[11]
- 2011–12: – AFC Colcot[12]
- 2012–13: – AFC Colcot[13]
- 2013–14: – Barry Athletic[14]
- 2014–15: – Cardiff Airport (100% win record)[15]
- 2015–16: – Cardiff Airport [16]
- 2016–17: – Vale United[17]
- 2017–18: – Barry Athletic[18]
- 2018–19: – Barry Athletic
- 2019–20: – Island Marine[19]
- 2020–21: – Competition cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
- 2021–22: – Penarth Town
- 2022–23: – Holton Road (promoted to SWAL through play-off finals)[20]
- 2023–24: – St Athan
References
edit- ^ "South Wales". www.welshsoccerarchive.co.uk. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Biggest game in Rhoose's history". 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Season Preview 22/23". The Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ^ https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/4809311.fc-blazes-celebrate-their-league-and-cup-double/
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20041117215908/http://www.dinaspowysfc.co.uk/League%20positions%202003-2004.htm
- ^ "Barry all set for league season". 23 June 2005.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2006-2007". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2007-2008". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2008-2009". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2009-2010". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2010-2011". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "AFC Colcot win Vale Premier Division league title!". 10 May 2012.
- ^ "Aberdare Valley League (Heatwise) 2012-2013" (PDF). fchd.info. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2013-2014". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan tables". 15 May 2015.
- ^ "The Vale of Glamorgan Football League winners and runners-up". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan Football League wraps up for another season". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Vale of Glamorgan Football League 2017/18 season in review". Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "VOGAFL CHAMPIONS 2019/20". Vale of Glamorgan League. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Holton Road Promoted". 21 May 2023.
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