BBC Wales Deal Confirmed for Premier Cup

BBC Wales and the FAW Premier Cup board have announced that BBC Wales will continue to sponsor the competition this season in a deal worth £350,000.

The deal from BBC which will see £100,000 going to the tournament winners was unanimously accepted by the FAW Premier Cup board and participating clubs at a meeting in Caersws.

Nigel Walker, Head of BBC Wales Sport, said: “I am delighted that the competition will continue to be shown on BBC Wales television.

"Last season’s final between Swansea City and Wrexham in the last ever game at the Vetch Field rounded off a good season for the cup, and we look forward to continuing our coverage of the competition.”

FAW Premier Cup chairman Dr Iain Skewis said: “The FAW Premier Cup will enter its ninth season stronger than ever, and we look forward to building on this in partnership with BBC Wales Sport.”