Welsh EFL clubs have European ambitions REJECTED by the FA as ruling is made on League Cup participation The FA has rejected an attempt by the Welsh clubs playing in the EFL to play in the Welsh League Cup – and potentially qualify for European competition.
An FA spokesperson said: ‘The FA Board has considered a request made by four Welsh clubs to take part in a restructured version of the FAW League Cup which would provide an opportunity to qualify for UEFA competition.
The FA has rejected an attempt by the Welsh clubs playing in the EFL to play in the Welsh League Cup – and potentially qualify for European competition.
‘Following careful consideration, taking into account various factors including equal opportunity for clubs to participate in the same competitions, for the same rewards on an equal basis; concerns raised by stakeholders regarding competition integrity, fixture congestion and player welfare, and the impact on the standing of existing competitions, the FA Board has rejected the request.
'As part of the request, the Welsh clubs would forfeit their existing right to qualify for UEFA club competitions through the English system whilst they remained members of the EFL.