The Exiles
Five teams affiliated to the FAW play their football in the English system.
After play-off success against Reading at Wembley in 2010-11 Swansea City were promoted to the Premier League – the top tier in England – but their stay ended in 2017-18 when they finished in 18th place to return to the Championship.
Cardiff City joined the Swans in the top flight in 2012-13 after gaining promotion as champions of the Championship but in 2013-14 the Bluebirds finished bottom of the Premier League and returned to the Championship. In 2017-18 as the Swans dropped down a level the Bluebirds replaced them in the top flight having finished runners-up to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the race for the Championship title. Their stay only lasted one season though, with relegation back to the Championship coming after they finished in 18th place in 2018-19.
Newport County beat Wrexham in the Conference play-off final at Wembley in 2012-13 to return to the Football League after 26 years away, while Wrexham remain in the National League after being relegated from the Football League in 2008-09.
Merthyr Town are affiliated to the Southern League. Colwyn Bay also played in the English pyramid until 2019-20 when they returned to the Welsh system after finishing in 11th place in Division One West of the Northern League. The Seagulls now play in the Cymru Leagues.
Focus On The Exiles
- George Baldock's heartbroken fiancée pays tribute to 'love of my life' after death October 11, 2024 8:52 am Wales Online The fiancée of George Baldock has paid an emotional tribute to her "soulmate" after the former Premier League player was found dead at his home in Athens. The former Sheffield United star's death was confirmed earlier this week after …
- Why aren't Wrexham playing during the international break? Are other League One games off? October 11, 2024 8:11 am The Athletic In an ideal world, Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson admits, his side would be playing this weekend. Lincoln City were the scheduled visitors for a League One match that was going to be broadcast live on both sides of the Atlantic. However, in common with the …
- "I'm not too worried" - Claim made on Paul Mullin situation at Wrexham AFC October 11, 2024 7:15 am Football League World This article is part of Football League World's 'Terrace Talk' series, which provides personal opinions from our FLW Fan Pundits regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more... Wrexham AFC have been …
- Glaring Sinclair Armstrong issue at Bristol City must be fixed after QPR switch October 11, 2024 7:07 am Football League World Bristol City boss Liam Manning has come under fire in the early part of the season, although his cause hasn’t been helped by his side’s issues going forward. The Robins have recorded just two wins from their nine Championship matches so far this season, …
- Portsmouth FC are propping up the Championship table in worrying attacking reveal October 11, 2024 7:07 am Football League World Portsmouth are still searching for their first win back in the Championship, having gone nine games without a victory at the start of the 24/25. As promising as John Mousinho’s side have looked in spells, they have been unable to turn their …
- Wales v Iceland TV channel, kick-off time and live stream details October 11, 2024 6:20 am Wales Online Craig Bellamy's Wales are back in Nations League action tonight. The new manager has enjoyed a strong start to this reign as boss of Cymru, securing a 0-0 draw against Turkey before defeating Montenegro 2-1 with some promising performances in both …
- Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for shock move and potential Championship appearance October 11, 2024 5:32 am Leeds Live Cristiano Ronaldo turning out at the Cae Ras and possibly playing in the Championship next season? It might seem a stretch, even in this era of glitzy ownership. Yet, the investment from Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has already …
