2022–23 Cymru South
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
← 2021–22 2023–24 → | |
The 2022–23 Cymru South season (also known as the 2022–23 JD Cymru South season for sponsorship reasons) is the fourth season of the second-tier Southern region football in Welsh football pyramid. Teams play each other twice on a home and away basis.
Llantwit Major are the defending champions from the 2021-22 season, but as they were denied a Tier 1 license, they remained in the league and Pontypridd Town were promoted in their place.
Barry Town returned to the second tier after their five-year spell in the top flight, following their relegation from the 2021-22 Cymru Premier. Pontardawe Town and Abergavenny Town were both promoted as champions of the Ardal SW and Ardal SE respectively. Ynyshir Albions were also promoted from the SW league, after defeating Abertillery Bluebirds 3–0 in the play-off final.[1]
Teams
The league consisted of 16 clubs.
Team Changes
To Cymru SouthPromoted from Ardal SE Promoted from Ardal SW Relegated from Cymru Premier
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From Cymru SouthPromoted to Cymru Premier Relegated to Ardal SE Relegated to Ardal SW
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Stadia and Locations
| Team | Home City | Home Ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny Town | Abergavenny | Pen-y-Pound Stadium | 1,500 |
| Afan Lido | Aberavon, Port Talbot | Marston's Stadium | 3,000 |
| Ammanford | Ammanford | Recreation Ground | 500 |
| Barry Town United | Barry | Jenner Park | 2,650 |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | Briton Ferry | Old Road | 1,000 |
| Cambrian & Clydach Vale B.G.C. | Clydach Vale | King George V New Field | 900 |
| Carmarthen Town | Carmarthen | Richmond Park | 2,500 |
| Cwmbran Celtic | Cwmbran | Celtic Park | 350 |
| Goytre United | Goytre, Port Talbot | Glenhafod Park Stadium | 1,500 |
| Llanelli Town | Llanelli | Stebonheath Park | 3,700 |
| Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major | Windmill Ground | 1,000 |
| Pontardawe Town | Pontardawe | Parc Ynysderw | 1,000 |
| Swansea University | Swansea | Sketty Lane | 1,500 |
| Taff's Well | Taff's Well | Rhiw'r Ddar | 2,930 |
| Trefelin BGC | Velindre, Port Talbot | Ynys Park | 1,000 |
| Ynyshir Albions | Ynyshir | Ynyshir Oval | 2,000 |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trefelin B.G.C. |  Richie Ryan
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Mutual consent[2] | 3 May 2022 | Pre-season | Andrew Mumford
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13 May 2022[3] |
| Llantwit Major | Karl Lewis
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Resigned[4] | 25 April 2022 | Stevie Campbell
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22 May 2022[5] | |
| Pontardawe Town | Andrew Stokes
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Hired as Pontypridd Town manager[6] | 16 May 2022 | Garry Taylor
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23 May 2022[7] | |
| Abergavenny Town | Sean Wharton
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Fired[8] | 17 September 2022 | 10th | Nick Morgan
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17 September 2022[9] |
| Swansea University | Wyn Thomas
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Fired[10] | 21 September 2022 | 16th | ||
| Barry Town | Gavin Chesterfield
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Hired by Cardiff City | 5 November 2022 | Lee Kendall
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6 November 2022 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Town United | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 10 | +18 | 24 | Promotion to Cymru Premier |
| 2 | Llanelli Town | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 8 | +13 | 23 | |
| 3 | Carmarthen Town | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 19 | +10 | 21 | |
| 4 | Briton Ferry Llansawel | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 7 | +17 | 20 | |
| 5 | Cambrian & Clydach Vale BGC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 19 | +5 | 18 | |
| 6 | Afan Lido | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 16 | |
| 7 | Taff's Well | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 19 | +6 | 14 | |
| 8 | Ammanford | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 14 | |
| 9 | Llantwit Major | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 16 | −1 | 13 | |
| 10 | Trefelin BGC | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 23 | −2 | 13 | |
| 11 | Cwmbran Celtic | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 12 | |
| 12 | Abergavenny Town | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 11 | |
| 13 | Pontardawe Town | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 32 | −16 | 9 | |
| 14 | Ynyshir Albions | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 21 | −10 | 8 | Relegation to Ardal SE or Ardal SW |
| 15 | Goytre United | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 23 | −12 | 8 | |
| 16 | Swansea University | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 30 | −20 | 6 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Matches won; 5) Play-off.
Results
References
- ^ Harrison Jones (17 May 2022). "Ynyshir Albions 3-0 Abertillery Bluebirds: Ten-man Buns promoted to Cymru South". Y Clwb Pêl-Droed. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Departure of the First Team manager". Trefelin BGC. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Andrew Mumford appointed First Team manager". Trefelin BGC. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Martin Townley (25 April 2022). "Karl Lewis stepping down as Llantwit Major manager". Y Clwb Pêl-Droed. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "The wait is over, a new era begins!". Twitter. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Martin Townley (16 May 2022). "Pontypridd Town name Pontardawe boss as their new first-team manager". Y Clwb Pêl-Droed. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Club announcement: Garry is our new gaffer!". Pontardawe Town. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Last night was Sean Whartons final game for the club, we would like to thank him for all the work he has done at club and wish him all the best in the future thanks Sean". Twitter. 17 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "We are delighted to announce that Nick "Mogsy" Morgan has joined the club as first team manager". Twitter. 17 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Last week Swansea University Football Club relieved Wyn Thomas from his duties as Head Coach". Twitter. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.