Vale of Glamorgan League explained

Pixels:	99
Founded:	1998^[1]
Teams:	28
Promotion:	South Wales Alliance League
Levels:	7 - 9
Champions:	St Athan
Season:	2023–24
Website:	Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League

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.

History

The league has its origins in the Barry and District League, first formed in 1907.^[2]

Divisions

The 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

The following clubs are competing in the Vale of Glamorgan League during the 2023–24 season.^[3]

Premier Division

• AFC Rhoose
• Barry Athletic
• Cadoxton Imps
• Cardiff Airport (reserves)
• Island Marine
• Penarth Town
• St Athan
• Tynewydd
• Vale Athletic
• Vale United (reserves)

Championship

• 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

• 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

Promotion 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)

• 2006–07: – Rhoose^[4]
• 2007–08: – Penarth Town^[5]
• 2008–09: – SW Flooring^[6]
• 2009–10: – SW Dockers^[7]
• 2010–11: – Dockers^[8]
• 2011–12: –
• 2012–13: – AFC Colcot^[9]
• 2013–14: – Barry Athletic^[10]
• 2014–15: – Cardiff Airport (100% win record)^[11]
• 2015–16: – Cardiff Airport ^[12]
• 2016–17: – Vale United^[13]
• 2017–18: – Barry Athletic^[14]
• 2018–19: – Barry Athletic
• 2019–20: – Island Marine^[15]
• 2020–21: – Competition cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
• 2021–22: – Penarth Town
• 2022–23: – Holton Road (promoted to SWAL through play-off finals)^[16]
• 2023–24: – St Athan

References

1. Web site: South Wales. www.welshsoccerarchive.co.uk. 22 December 2023.
2. Web site: Biggest game in Rhoose's history. 4 December 2013 .
3. Web site: Season Preview 22/23 . 18 August 2022 . The Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League . 18 August 2022.
4. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2006-2007. WFDA . 22 December 2023.
5. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2007-2008. WFDA . 22 December 2023.
6. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2008-2009. WFDA . 22 December 2023.
7. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2009-2010. WFDA . 22 December 2023.
8. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2010-2011. WFDA . 22 December 2023.
9. Web site: Aberdare Valley League (Heatwise) 2012-2013. fchd.info. 22 December 2023.
10. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2013-2014. WFDA . 22 December 2023.
11. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan tables. 15 May 2015 .
12. Web site: The Vale of Glamorgan Football League winners and runners-up. 22 December 2023.
13. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan Football League wraps up for another season. 22 December 2023.
14. Web site: Vale of Glamorgan Football League 2017/18 season in review. 22 December 2023.
15. Web site: VOGAFL CHAMPIONS 2019/20 . 5 June 2020 . Vale of Glamorgan League . 11 June 2020.
16. Web site: Holton Road Promoted . 21 May 2023 .

External links

• Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League