The Football Association of Wales (FA Wales) is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in 1876. The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date.
The FAW runs a club accreditation scheme to establish a national standard for junior football clubs, across Wales.
Welsh football is governed by six area associations, North East Wales, North Wales Coast, Central Wales, West Wales, South Wales and Gwent.
The following junior football leagues are affiliated with North East Wales FA:
The following junior football leagues are affiliated with North Wales Coast FA:
Anglesey Junior Football League
Gwyrfai Junior Football League
Llyn and Eifionydd Junior Football League
Colwyn and Aberconwy Junior Football League
The following junior football leagues are affiliated with Central Wales FA:
The following junior football leagues are affiliated with West Wales FA:
The following junior football leagues are affiliated with South Wales FA:
Cynon Rhondda Merthyr Junior Football League
Bridgend and Port Talbot District league
Cardiff and District Football League
The following junior football leagues are affiliated with Gwent FA: