Llanarth Football Club (formerly Glascoed FC) is a Welsh association football team based in Llanarth, Monmouthshire. Founded in 2024, the club plays its home matches at Llanarth Village Hall and competes in the Gwent Central League Division One.
History
A Glascoed FC team played in the Usk and District League in 1922 and 1923.Hereford Journal, Saturday 25 November 1922 (page 3)Hereford Journal, Saturday 06 October 1923 (page 14)
Glascoed FC 2024–25
Glascoed FC was formed in the summer of 2024 by players and community members from the Torfaen area. From the outset, Glascoed emphasised grassroots development and community engagement, launching a crowdfunding campaign that raised £1,715 to purchase a Veo 3 camera to support match analysis and produce highlights for the local community.
Glascoed competed in the Gwent Central League Division Two during their inaugural 2024–25 campaign.
The club achieved a league and cup double in its first season.
On 14 November 2024, the club secured a 3–2 Benevolent Cup quarter-final victory against Mardy 2nds, in a match covered by the Abergavenny Chronicle and the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review.
On 3 May 2025, Glascoed won the Benevolent Cup final, defeating Clydach Wasps 1–0. The victory was reported by the Abergavenny Chronicle.
During the league season, the team achieved notable results including a 7–0 win over Usk 2nds, featured in the Monmouthshire Beacon.
Fixtures and standings were tracked through official portals such as All Wales Sport.
2024–25 season summary
Competition Result Gwent Central League Division Two Champions Benevolent Cup Winners Promotion Promoted to Division One
Glascoed FC 2025–26
Following their successful inaugural campaign, Glascoed FC entered the 2025–26 season in the Gwent Central League Division One following promotion from Division Two.
The 2025–26 campaign was the club's second season of competitive football and its first at Division One level.
In September 2025, Glascoed's debut season achievements were reported by multiple outlets including Yahoo Sports and the Free Press Series, highlighting both their competitive success and new sponsorship partnerships.
Glascoed finished the 2025–26 season in fifth position in the Gwent Central League Division One.
The season also represented the final campaign played under the Glascoed FC name before the club adopted the Llanarth FC identity.
2025–26 season summary
Competition Result Gwent Central League Division One 5th FAW Tier 7
Llanarth FC 2026–27
From 1 July 2026, the club adopted the name Llanarth FC, beginning a new chapter in its history.A new chapter begins. from Glascoed FC on Facebook.
The name change followed two seasons of football under the Glascoed FC name and marked the club's move into a new identity representing Llanarth and the surrounding community.
Llanarth FC competes in the Gwent Central League Division One during the 2026–27 season.
The club retained its place in Division One following Glascoed's fifth-place finish during the 2025–26 season.
The 2026–27 season is therefore the first campaign in which the club competes under the Llanarth FC name.
2026–27 season information
Detail Information Club Llanarth FC Previous name Glascoed FC Season 2026–27 League Gwent Central League Division One FAW Tier 7 Ground Llanarth Village Hall Status Season in progress
The new identity introduced a new navy and red club colour scheme and branding while retaining the competitive position achieved during the club's Glascoed era.
Community & Development
Llanarth FC has placed emphasis on local partnerships and community integration. In 2025, the club partnered with Vitalize Radio to sponsor weekly match highlights and promote fixtures across Monmouthshire.
The club also invested in match analysis and media production, supported by the fundraising campaign for a Veo 3 camera.
Current squad
Current Technical Team
PositionName Chairman/Manager Gavin Phillips Vice Chairman/First Team Coach Aaron Ewers Treasurer/Club Secretary Barry England Kit Provider Tor Sports
Club History
SeasonFAW TierLeagueFinal Position 2024–25 8 Gwent Central League Division Two 1st 2025–26 7 Gwent Central League Division One 5th 2026–27 7 Gwent Central League Division One Season in progress
Honours
Gwent Central League Division Two – Champions: 2024–25 Benevolent Cup – Winners: 2024–25
References
External links
Official website Llanarth FC on Twitter Llanarth FC on Instagram Llanarth FC on YouTube FAW Comet – Official Club Registration (Comet ID: 109488) Affiliated to the Gwent County Football Association (GCFA)