About Caernarfon Town FC

Caernarfon Town FC is a Welsh football club based in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, founded in 1937 by local supporters following a long tradition of earlier clubs in the town. The team is known as “The Canaries” because of its yellow and green kit, a nickname that dates back to the late 19th century. It plays its home matches at The Oval, a historic ground that has hosted football in Caernarfon since the 1880s.

The club developed through the Welsh football pyramid, competing successfully in regional leagues such as the Welsh League (North) before moving into stronger cross-border competitions in England, including the Lancashire Combination and later the North West Counties League. During the 1980s, Caernarfon Town achieved one of its strongest periods, including winning league titles and reaching the FA Cup third round, where they famously faced higher-division opposition.

In 1995, the club joined the League of Wales (now Cymru Premier), where it has since competed at the top level of Welsh football, experiencing both promotions and relegations. In recent years, Caernarfon Town has enjoyed renewed success, including cup victories and qualification for European competitions, marking one of the most successful modern eras in its history.