The First Instance Body (FIB) met on Thursday 26th March to assess and consider the UEFA and FAW Women’s Tier 1 applications.
10 of the 13 applications for a Tier 1 licence have been successful, including 8 of the current Genero Adran Premier clubs and 2 clubs in Tier 2. In addition, 3 of the Genero Adran Premier clubs achieved a UEFA Licence.
Clubs are assessed on the following criteria:
- Sporting
- Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Infrastructure
- Personnel & Administration
- Legal
- Financial
The FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence is required for clubs to participate in the Genero Adran Premier and for those clubs who qualify for European competitions, a UEFA Licence is also a pre-requisite.
The Club Licensing system aims to assist the continual improvement and development of football clubs at the top level within Wales. Licensing is a transparent process that enables clubs to demonstrate to their stakeholders that they meet quality standards.
Following today’s meeting, the independent FIB Panel has decided on the following:
Awarded the UEFA Women’s Licence for 2026/27 season (3 clubs)
• Cardiff City
• Swansea City
• Wrexham
Awarded the FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence for 2026/27 season (10 clubs)
• Aberystwyth Town
• Barry Town United
• Briton Ferry Llansawel
• Cardiff City
• Cardiff Met University
• Connah’s Quay Nomads
• Pontypridd United
• Swansea City
• The New Saints
• Wrexham
Refused UEFA Women’s Licence for 2026/27 season (1 club)
• Briton Ferry Llansawel – Refused on Financial Criteria.
Refused FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence for 2026/27 season (3 clubs)
• Carmarthen Town – Refused on Personnel & Administration, Legal and Financial Criteria.
• Cascade YC – Refused on Personnel & Administration Criteria.
• Penybont – Refused on Sporting, Infrastructure and Financial Criteria.
Withdrawn FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence Applications for 2026/2027 season (1 club)
• Cwmbran Celtic
The FIB Panel extended its congratulations to those clubs successful in attaining UEFA and Tier 1 licences.
Those clubs who have been refused a Licence by the First Instance Body, have ten days in which to submit an appeal.
