THE NEW SEASON STARTS!

Saturday 12th August sees promoted Treherbert BGC start their Premier campaign against last seasons’ 3rd placed Bridgend St whilst FC Cwmaman take on promoted Caerphilly Athletic. Cardiff Airport and Llanrumney Utd is a “pick ‘em” game as will be former Ardal rival Dinas Powys Vs Ton Pentre which leaves Tonyrefail BGC Vs Porthcawl Town Athletic who both will be looking to improve on last season season.

In the Championship Div 2 champions Llantwit Fardre open their campaign against Aberdare Town - a game that will be featured on GTFM - the RCT’s community radio station - Garw SBGC are rebuilding and play Aberfan who had some fantastic cup exploits last season. Treforest Vs Vale Utd will definitely be a close contest and Ely Rangers who will be looking for a swift Premier return face newly promoted AFC Wattstown.

Division 1 West opens with Tata Steel Utd hoping to resurrect their form against Cardiff Bay Warriors (formerly AFC Butetown). Cwm Welfare will open their new facilities against Canton Rangers while Bettws entertain Grange Albion. Two of the T7 promoted clubs meet when Afan Utd play Holton Rd at Afan Lidos Ground with Cogan Coronation face old D2 rivals Llangeinor.

In Division 1 East Cwmbach Royal Stars face AFC Whitchurch - a guaranteed close and competitive game with Penrhiwfer facing St Josephs (who are under new “management” this season). WJO Cup Winners Cardiff Cosmos face one of the promotion favourites AFC Penrhiwceiber and promoted Cwrt Rawlin play their first Alliance game at Tremorfa Park Vs St Albans. Ton & Gelli BGC will be looking for improvements this season and open their season against Tongwynlais leaving RCTs Penygraig Utd playing Nelson Cavaliers at Ely Field

In addition this season the SW Alliance League and WJO Cup are also trialling “Sin Bins”!