THE Welsh Premier - the national league of Wales - will kick-off 2010/11 with 12 clubs after a reduction in size from the previous 18 saw the relegation of Caersws, Cefn Druids, Connah's Quay, Porthmadog, Rhyl and Welshpool.
No clubs were promoted from the feeder leagues as the only club that qualified by league position - Llangefni Town of the Cymru Alliance - failed to gain the FAW domestic licence.
The highest-placed finishers that achieved an FAW domestic club licence formed the basis of the new league.
There is no route for promotion from the Welsh Premier, although the champion side is entered in the Uefa Champions League, with two clubs entered in the Europa league along with the Welsh Cup winners.
The league is sponsored by the Principality Building Society.

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