About Carmarthen Town AFC

Carmarthen Town AFC is a Welsh semi-professional football club based in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. The club was founded in 1948 and plays its home matches at Richmond Park, which has been its base since the early 1950s. Known by the nickname “The Old Gold,” the club’s identity is closely linked to its traditional gold and black colours. Over the years, Carmarthen Town has developed into a stable part of the Welsh football structure.

The club joined the Welsh Football League in the early 1950s and gradually progressed through the divisions before becoming part of the national top tier when the League of Wales was formed in 1992. Carmarthen Town spent many seasons in the Cymru Premier, where they achieved their strongest league finish of third place in the early 2000s. This success also helped them qualify for European competition, marking an important milestone in the club’s history.

In addition to league performance, Carmarthen Town has enjoyed success in domestic cup competitions, including winning the Welsh Cup and the Welsh League Cup. The club has also represented Wales in UEFA competitions on several occasions, facing international opponents in qualifying rounds. Although they were relegated from the top division in 2019–20, Carmarthen Town remains an established and competitive club within the Welsh football system.