Glascoed FC
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| Full name | Glascoed Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 |
| Ground | Llanarth Village Hall, Glascoed |
| League | Gwent Central League Division One (Tier 7) |
| Website | Club website |
Glascoed Football Club is a Welsh association football club based in Glascoed, Monmouthshire. Founded in 2024, the club plays home matches at Llanarth, Monmouthshire Village Hall and competes in the Gwent Central League Division One after winning the league and gaining promotion from Division Two.
Glascoed garnered notable attention by completing a league and cup double in their debut season, earning coverage in a range of regional media.
History
Glascoed FC was established in the summer of 2024, and is a club comprising of players from the Newport and Cwmbran areas. According to their Crowdfunder campaign, their first initiative was to support grassroots football through community investment; the club successfully raised £1,715 to purchase a Veo 3 camera to enhance match analysis and engagement.[1][2]
2024–25 Season
In their inaugural campaign, Glascoed achieved a league and cup double.
- On 14 November 2024, Glascoed secured a 3–2 Benevolent Cup quarter final win over Mardy which was detailed in the Abergavenny Chronicle[3] and also covered by the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review. [4]
- On 3 May 2025, Glascoed defeated Clydach Wasps 1–0 in the Benevolent Cup final, earning feature coverage in the Abergavenny Chronicle.[5]
- Their league campaign showcased a 7–0 win over Usk 2nds, noted in a feature by the *Monmouthshire Beacon* that captured their unbeaten run and league leadership.[6]
Standings and match results are available through the All Wales Sport Official Website and this information is provided by the Red Dragon Press Agency.[7]
Additionally, the club's achievements (league and cup) have been publicly recognized on its official social profile.[8]
Community and Development
Glascoed FC places strong emphasis on community engagement, grassroots development, and local business sponsorships.[9] In May 2025, the club released a digital commemorative magazine, *Double Champions Edition*, featuring player interviews, season retrospectives, and highlight stories.[10]
Honours
- Gwent Central League Division Two
- Champions: 2024–25
- Benevolent Cup
- Winners: 2024–25
References
- ↑ "Glascoed FC – Football camera (VEO) fundraiser". Crowdfunder.
- ↑ "Gwent-based football club raises funds to enhance its facilities". South Wales Argus. 8 April 2025.
- ↑ "Mardy push league leaders in cup thriller". Abergavenny Chronicle. 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "Cup quarter‑final thriller". Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review.
- ↑ Hartland, Nick (11 May 2025). "Cups of joy as Glascoed do double". Abergavenny Chronicle.
- ↑ "Glascoed in seventh heaven at top of the league". Monmouthshire Beacon. 4 March 2025.
- ↑ "Gwent Central League Division Two – Fixtures, Results, Table". All Wales Sport.
- ↑ "Glascoed FC (@GlascoedFC) 'Champions 2024/25' Twitter header". Twitter.
- ↑ "Kit Sponsorship Opportunity with Glascoed FC". LinkedIn.
- ↑ "Double Champions Digital Magazine". Glascoed FC.
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