The Welsh Premier is the top of the Welsh football pyramid - a national league established in 1992 and the only national competition - all leagues below it operate on a regional basis, the more localised the further down the pyramid.
The second tier, immediately below the Welsh Premier, consists of two leagues, each covering 'half' the country.
In the south, clubs play in the Welsh Football League (Division 1). For north and central Wales, clubs play in the Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance.
The champions of each may be promoted to the League of Wales, subject to ground criteria. If the champions are not eligible, the runners-up may be considered.