There was some positive news announced on 4^th January (yesterday) with the return of football imminent as the FAW boards met and discussed providing an update on a return to play.

The National Board, Community Game Board and National Cup Board have updated on the status of competitions and relevant fees due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

As far as Pembrokeshire is concerned the Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football Senior Leagues and Todaro’s Hair and Beauty Junior Football Leagues have already taken the lead to postpone the season.

However, Haverfordwest County who last played in the Welsh Premier on December 16^th when they beat Barry Town United 2-1 are set to return to action at the Bridge Meadow Stadium.

The Bluebirds who currently sit seventh in the table as the FAW have announced the Welsh Premier with a proposed start date of 5^th March until 31^st May.


THE NATIONAL LEAGUE BOARD
The NLB has determined that an attempt will be made to complete the following leagues and competitions when the country either returns to Alert Level 3 in accordance with the Welsh Government Covid-19 Control Plan or when the ‘Elite Status’ as defined by Sport Wales is redesignated to that competition, whichever is the sooner: 
 
JD Cymru Premier
To continue under Elite Status. 
Proposed playing calendar: 5 March to 31 May. 
 
Orchard Welsh Premier Women’s League 
To continue under Elite Status. 
Proposed playing calendar: 5 March to 23 May. 
 
JD Cymru North 
To continue under Elite Status. 
Proposed playing calendar: 20 March to 29 May.
 
JD Cymru South 
To continue under Elite Status. 
Proposed playing calendar: 20 March to 29 May.
 
Academy Leagues 
To resume at Alert Level 3 if Welsh Government Regulations permits. 
 
Futsal League 
If Welsh Government regulations allow, attempts will be made to play the competition until UEFA window for champion nomination closes. 
 
Nathaniel MG Cup
To continue if proposed playing calendar allows. 
Proposed playing calendar: March to 31 May. 
 
Welsh Premier Women’s League Cup
To continue under elite status. 
Proposed playing calendar: 23 March to 23 May. 
 
The NLB has decided that the following league competitions should be cancelled for the 2020/21 season: 
Ardal Leagues 
Cymru Premier Development League 
FAW Reserve League 
FAW Youth League 
 
 
THE NATIONAL CUP BOARD
 
JD Welsh Cup
To be played amongst the 44 teams at Tiers 1 & 2 only. 
Proposed playing calendar: 20 April to 5 June. 
The NCB desire was for all teams who entered to participate but it’s not possible under the current Welsh Government guidelines. Therefore, allowing those that can compete was their preferred option. 
 
FAW Women’s Cup
Decision deferred to March meeting of the NCB, as Board believe that competition is still possible, for the 9 teams at Tier 1 only. 
The NCB desire was for all teams who entered to participate but it’s not possible under the current Welsh Government guidelines. Therefore, allowing those that can compete was their preferred option. 
 
FAW Girls’ Cup
Decision deferred to March meeting of the NCB, as Board believe that competition is still possible.
 
Futsal Cup
Decision deferred to March meeting of the NCB, as Board believe that competition is still possible.
 
The NCB has decided that the following cup competitions should be cancelled for the 2020/21 season: 
 
FAW Amateur Trophy 
FAW Youth Cup