Bala Town denied JD Cymru Premier promotion

Bala Town denied JD Cymru Premier promotion

Bala Town's bid to stay in the JD Cymru Premier has been dealt a significant blow as the club has been denied a FAW Tier 1 licence. The team's recent form has been 2W-0D-3L (LWLLW, most recent first).

What happened?

The FAW has announced that Bala Town, along with Colwyn Bay, has been denied a licence on Personnel & Administration grounds. The decision was made after the First Instance Body (FIB) met to assess and consider the UEFA and FAW Men's Tier 1 applications.

Why it matters for Bala Town

The club's relegation battle has taken a turn for the worse, with Bala Town currently 11th in the table and battling to avoid relegation with one game remaining. The team's recent form has been 2W-0D-3L (LWLLW, most recent first).

What comes next?

Clubs who have been refused a licence by the First Instance Body have six days in which to submit an appeal with the Appeals Body meeting on 16 April 2026. Bala Town will be hoping to appeal the decision and stay in the JD Cymru Premier.

Last result: Bala Town 1-2 Briton Ferry (2026-04-18).