Wrexham AFC Women successful in appeal against Tier 1 licence refusal

Wrexham AFC Women have successfully appealed against the FAW’s initial decision to refuse them a Tier 1 licence needed to compete in the Adran Premier in 2025-26.

Steve Dale’s team have finished fourth in the top flight this season following last term’s third spot and reached the Welsh Cup Final for a second successive campaign.

The FAW Appeals Body (AB) met on Thursday to assess and consider the appeals submitted as a result of the First Instance Body decisions made for the UEFA & Tier 1 Women’s Club Licence on 27 March.

The FAW received two appeals from Wrexham and Cascade YC who were refused their Tier 1 Women’s Club Licence.

Both clubs were successful in their appeal and have been granted their Tier 1 Licence for the 2025/26 season.

This concludes the UEFA & Tier 1 Women’s Club Licensing cycle for participation in UEFA & Tier 1 Women’s competitions for the 2025/26 season.

The following clubs have been granted licences:

Awarded the UEFA Women’s Licence for 2025/26 season (6 clubs)

Briton Ferry Llansawel
Cardiff City
Cardiff Met University
Swansea City
The New Saints
Wrexham

Awarded the FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence for 2025/26 season (11 clubs)

Aberystwyth Town
Barry Town United
Briton Ferry Llansawel
Cardiff City
Cardiff Met University
Cascade YC
Connah’s Quay Nomads
Pontypridd United
Swansea City
The New Saints
Wrexham

Withdrawn FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence Applications for 2025/2026 season (1 club)

Cwmbran Celtic