Cymru Premier: What to watch out for as new era kicks off

Llandudno are one of six promoted teams competing in the Cymru Premier this season, up from the usual four due to the league’s expansion.

All three sides promoted from the Cymru South – Ammanford, Cambrian United and Trefelin BGC – are setting out on their debut campaigns at this level.

Cambrian’s promotion is doubly historic as they are the first club from the Rhondda Valley to play in the top tier of Welsh football since Ton Pentre in 1996/97.

Their manager, Liam Williams, was born into the club, with his father Phil playing a key role in Cambrian’s development.

Hot-shot forward Liam Eason, named Cymru South player of the season last campaign, is certainly a player to watch.

Ammanford’s Dan John, now back at the club permanently, is another after winning the Cymru South young player of the season award last year.

Holywell Town, up from the Cymru North, were founding members of the League of Wales in 1992 and are back in the top-flight for the first time since 1999.

This is an emotional return for The Wellmen after their Tier One license was granted on appeal, two years after they were denied promotion despite winning the Cymru North.

Airbus UK Broughton’s last campaign at this level is one they would rather forget.

Relegated on minus four points without winning a game, it cannot go much worse this time around.