2024–25 Cymru South

The 2024–25 Cymru South season (also known as the 2024–25 JD Cymru South season for sponsorship reasons) will be the fifth season of the second-tier Southern region football in Welsh football pyramid.

Cymru South
Season2024–25
2025–26 →

Teams

The league will consist of 16 clubs; 12 clubs remaining from the previous season, 1 club relegated from the Cymru Premier, and 3 clubs promoted from the Ardal Leagues.

Trethomas Bluebirds and Penrhiwceiber Rangers were promoted as champions of the 2023–24 Ardal SE and 2023–24 Ardal SW respectively, while Ardal SE runners-up Newport City defeated Ardal SW runners-up Cefn Cribwr in the Ardal Southern play-off to also earn promotion. The three promoted teams replaced the three relegated 2023–24 Cymru South teams (Abergavenny Town, Abertillery Bluebirds, and Pontardawe Town). Pontypridd United were relegated from the 2023–24 Cymru Premier, replacing the promoted 2023–24 Cymru South winners (Briton Ferry Llansawel).[1][2][3]

Stadia and Locations
Locations of the 2024–25 Cymru South teams
Team Home City Home Ground Capacity
Afan LidoAberavon, Port TalbotMarston's Stadium3,000
AmmanfordAmmanfordRecreation Ground1,000
Baglan DragonsBaglan, Port TalbotEvans Bevan Playing Field1,000
Cambrian UnitedClydach ValeKing George V New Field1,000
Caerau ElyEly, CardiffCwrt-yr-Ala Road1,000
Carmarthen TownCarmarthenRichmond Park2,500
Cwmbran CelticCwmbranCeltic Park1,000
Goytre UnitedGoytre, Port TalbotGlenhafod Park Stadium1,500
Llanelli TownLlanelliStebonheath Park3,700
Llantwit MajorLlantwit MajorWindmill Ground1,000
Newport CityNewportNewport Stadium5,058
Penrhiwceiber RangersPenrhiwceiberGlasbrook Field1,000
Pontypridd UnitedTreforestUSW Sport Park1,000
Taff's WellTaff's WellRhiw'r Ddar2,930
TrefelinVelindre, Port TalbotYnys Park1,000
Trethomas BluebirdsYstrad MynachCCB Centre for Sporting Excellence1,000

Personnel and kits
Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Front shirt sponsor
Afan Lido Paul Evans Liam Griffiths Macron[4]
Ammanford Gruff Harrison Luke Harris Joma Morganstone
Baglan Dragons Carl Clement Lewis Holmes Joma Pinetree Car Superstore
Cambrian United Gareth Evans Ceri Morgan Joma Pinetree Car Superstore
Caerau (Ely) Dean Wheeler Jack Ashford Classic Sportswear[5] Mr Homes
Carmarthen Town Mark Aizlewood Kappa A.T.B. Davies & Son[6]
Cwmbran Celtic Simon Berry Andrew Larcombe Hummel Avondale Motor Park
Goytre United Laurie Marsh Jordan Edwards Joma CXJ Building Sponsors
Llanelli Town Lee John Josef Hopkins Joma First Choice Flooring Wales
Llantwit Major Ben Stait Ioan Emanuel Tor Sports
Newport City Sam Houldsworth Louis Caramella-Gerrard VX3 Unseen Caffeine
Penrhiwceiber Rangers Dean Brown Warren Jones Macron W.A.G. Scaffolding Service
Pontypridd United Gavin Allen Joma UPVCDIRECT.CO.UK
Taff's Well Geza Hajgato/ Nathan Cotterall Vaughn Fowler Macron Gentles Construction
Trefelin BGC Andy Hill Macron
Trethomas Bluebirds Mark Dunford James Saddler VX3 Fernleigh Design

Managerial changes
Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Cwmbran Celtic James Kinsella[7] Resigned 7 March 20241 Pre-season Simon Berry[8] 11 May 2024
  1. ^ Kinsella's resignation was announced during the 2023–24 season, but did not come into effect until the end of the season.

References
  1. Jordan Jones (18 May 2024). "Penrhiwceiber Rangers promoted to Cymru South after Ardal South West title win". Clwb Pêl-Droed. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  2. Tom Hicks (8 May 2024). "Champions: Trethomas Bluebirds win the league and gain promotion to second tier". Caerphilly Observer. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  3. Chris Kirwan (25 May 2024). "Newport City promoted to Cymru South after play-off victory". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  4. "Afan Lido FC Club Shop". Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  5. "Caerau Ely AFC Club Shop". Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  6. "Replica Home Shirt 22/23 Season". Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  7. "James Kinsella to resign". Cwmbran Celtic. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  8. "Simon Berry appointed as new Celtic manager". Cwmbran Celtic. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
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