The 2019–20 Welsh Alliance League, known as the Lock Stock Welsh Alliance League for sponsorship reasons, was the 36th, and final season of the Welsh Alliance League, which consisted of two divisions: the third and fourth levels of the Welsh football pyramid.
| Season | 2019–20 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9 August 2019 – |
| Matches played | 200 |
| Goals scored | 892 (4.46 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Division 1 Penrhyndeudraeth 7–2 Llandyrnog United (21 September 2019) Denbigh Town 5–0 Llanberis (9 November 2019) Division 2 Gaerwen 8–0 Aberffraw (21 August 2019) |
| Biggest away win | Division 1 Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur 1–11 Denbigh Town (21 December 2019) Division 2 Llandudno Junction 3–9 Gaerwen (28 September 2019) |
| Highest scoring | Division 1 Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur 1–11 Denbigh Town (21 December 2019) Division 2 Llandudno Junction 3–9 Gaerwen (28 September 2019) |
| Highest attendance | 200 – Division 1 Denbigh Town 3–1 Llandyrnog United (27 August 2019) Llandudno Albion 3–0 Holyhead Hotspur (28 August 2019) 175 – Division 2 Barmouth & Dyffryn United 4–5 Pwllheli (13 August 2019) |
← 2018–19 2020–21 →
All statistics correct as of 21 December 2019. | |
There are sixteen teams in Division 1 and fifteen teams in Division 2, with the champions of Division 1 promoted to the Cymru North[1] and the bottom two relegated to Division 2. In Division 2, the champions and the top two runners-up will be promoted to the newly formed FAW League One.
The season commenced on 9 August 2019.[2]
Division 1 edit
Teams edit
Llangefni Town were champions in the previous season and were promoted to the newly formed Cymru North. They were replaced by Denbigh Town and Holyhead Hotspur who were both relegated from the now defunct Cymru Alliance.
The bottom two teams from the previous season, Barmouth & Dyffryn United and Llandudno Junction, were relegated to Division 2 for 2019–20. In Division 2 champions, Glan Conwy and runners-up, Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur were promoted in their place.
Grounds and locations edit
| Team | Location | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Cae Clyd |
| Bodedern Athletic | Bodedern | Cae Tŷ Cristion, Village Hall |
| Denbigh Town | Denbigh | Central Park |
| Glan Conwy | Glan Conwy | Cae Ffwt |
| Greenfield | Greenfield | Bagillt Road |
| Holyhead Hotspur | Holyhead | The New Oval |
| Llanberis | Llanberis | Ffordd Padarn |
| Llandudno Albion | Llandudno | Ffordd Dwyfor |
| Llandyrnog United | Llandyrnog | Cae Nant |
| Llanrug United | Llanrug | Eithin Duon |
| Llanrwst United | Llanrwst | Gwydir Park |
| Mynydd Llandegai | Mynydd Llandygai | Mynydd Llandegai |
| Nantlle Vale | Penygroes | Maes Dulyn |
| Penrhyndeudraeth | Penrhyndeudraeth | Maes Y Parc |
| Prestatyn Sports | Prestatyn | Gronant Playing Fields |
| St Asaph City | St Asaph | Roe Plas |
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holyhead Hotspur | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 19 | +28 | 36 | Promotion to Cymru North |
| 2 | Denbigh Town | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 17 | +25 | 31 | |
| 3 | Llandudno Albion | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 21 | +15 | 26 | |
| 4 | Llanrwst United | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 20 | +11 | 25 | |
| 5 | Glan Conwy | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 25 | +4 | 24 | |
| 6 | Greenfield | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 13 | +11 | 22 | |
| 7 | Bodedern Athletic | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 18 | +5 | 19 | |
| 8 | Llanberis | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 25 | −5 | 19 | |
| 9 | Nantlle Vale | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 22 | +4 | 18 | |
| 10 | Mynydd Llandegai | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 36 | −12 | 16 | |
| 11 | St Asaph City | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 25 | −6 | 14 | |
| 12 | Penrhyndeudraeth | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 36 | −8 | 14 | |
| 13 | Llanrug United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 12 | |
| 14 | Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 41 | −23 | 9 | |
| 15 | Llandyrnog United | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 42 | −21 | 7 | Relegation to FAW League One |
| 16 | Prestatyn Sports | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 46 | −30 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Matches won; 5) Play-off.[3]
Results edit
Team form edit
Division 2 edit
Teams edit
Glan Conwy were champions in the previous season and were promoted to Division 1 along with runners-up, Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur. They were replaced by Barmouth & Dyffryn United and Llandudno Junction who were both relegated from Division 1.
The bottom team from the previous season was Amlwch Town, who avoided relegation as Meliden resigned from the Welsh Alliance League at the end of the season.[4]
Gwynedd League runners-up, Gwalchmai and Vale of Clwyd and Conwy Football League Premier Division champions, Llandudno Amateurs were promoted to Welsh Alliance League Division 2.
On 21 July 2019, Llannerch-y-medd resigned from the Welsh Alliance League after losing the entire squad of players from the previous season for various reasons. They will now play in the Gwynedd League for the 2019–20 season.[5]
Grounds and locations edit
| Team | Location | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Aberffraw | Aberffraw | Tŷ Croes |
| Amlwch Town | Amlwch | Lôn Bach |
| Barmouth & Dyffryn United | Barmouth | Wern Mynach |
| Gaerwen | Gaerwen | Lôn Groes |
| Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai | Maes Meurig |
| Holyhead Town | Holyhead | Millbank Sports Field |
| Kinmel Bay | Kinmel Bay | Cader Avenue |
| Llandudno Amateurs | Llandudno | The Oval |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction | The Flyover |
| Llannefydd | Llannefydd | Llannefydd Denbigh |
| Mochdre Sports | Mochdre | Swan Road |
| Penmaenmawr Phoenix | Penmaenmawr | Cae Sling |
| Pentraeth | Pentraeth | Bryniau Field |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli | Leisure Centre, Recreation Road |
| Y Felinheli | Y Felinheli | Cae Selio, Bangor Street |
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gwalchmai | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 26 | +13 | 30 | Promotion to FAW League One |
| 2 | Y Felinheli | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 27 | +18 | 28 | |
| 3 | Penmaenmawr Phoenix | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 23 | +12 | 27 | |
| 4 | Gaerwen | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 18 | +21 | 25 | |
| 5 | Kinmel Bay | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 40 | −1 | 23 | |
| 6 | Pwllheli | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 22 | |
| 7 | Barmouth & Dyffryn United | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 22 | +4 | 20 | |
| 8 | Holyhead Town | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 23 | +10 | 19 | |
| 9 | Llannefydd | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 18 | +13 | 18 | |
| 10 | Llandudno Amateurs | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 40 | −11 | 14 | |
| 11 | Mochdre Sports | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 12 | |
| 12 | Amlwch Town | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 43 | −16 | 12 | |
| 13 | Llandudno Junction | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 40 | −15 | 11 | |
| 14 | Pentraeth | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 31 | 57 | −26 | 8 | Relegation to Gwynedd League / Vale of Clwyd and Conwy Football League |
| 15 | Aberffraw | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 36 | −19 | 7 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Matches won; 5) Play-off.[6]
Results edit
Team form edit
References edit
- ^ "The Pyramid Review". Football Association of Wales. Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "August Fixtures On Web Site". Welsh Alliance Football League. Welsh Alliance League. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Welsh Alliance Football League - League Handbook". Welsh Alliance Football League. Welsh Alliance League. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Meliden To Resign From League At End Of Season". Welsh Alliance Football League. Welsh Alliance League. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Llannerchymedd Resign From League". Welsh Alliance Football League. Welsh Alliance League. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Welsh Alliance Football League - League Handbook". Welsh Alliance Football League. Welsh Alliance League. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.