The Cymru Premier, Welsh football's domestic top-flight, returns with a fresh format this season. The league, formed in 1992, has undergone a major relaunch with the number of clubs rising from 12 to 16 next season. Games will be played predominantly on Friday evenings, a move which the Football Association of Wales hope will drive attendances. The expansion of the league saw six clubs promoted from the second tier last season, up from the usual two. The three clubs from the Cymru North - Llandudno, Airbus UK and Holywell Town - have all appeared in the top-flight before. But the three sides promoted from the Cymru South - Trefelin BGC, Cambrian United and Ammanford - will be making their debuts. BBC Sport Wales spoke to players from each of the six newly promoted clubs.

'To be in the Cymru Premier is an achievement in itself' Ammanford captain Adam Orme says the club are determined to embrace their first season in the expanded Cymru Premier. Managed by Wyn Thomas, a Cymru Premier and Welsh Cup winner with Llanelli, Ammanford finished third in the Cymru South last season. "For a small town to be in the Cymru Premier is an achievement in itself," Orme said. "It's something we're looking forward to as a club and the town as well. "We've got a good group of boys and once we're settled it will be fine. [We'll] enjoy the time. "Whatever happens, happens and hopefully ruffle a few feathers." Ammanford finished three points ahead of Caerau Ely to become one of the six clubs promoted to the new-look division. "It's going to be new for everyone," Orme added. "I've played in the Premier when I was younger so I kind of know what it entails, but I've never played in the 16-team league. "Preparations have been like any other pre-season, to be honest. "The teams in the league are great, and the teams that have come up with us are great. "It's going to be tough, but it's going to be exciting." ## 'We're looking to do a lot better this time around' Airbus UK Broughton will be looking to make amends on their return to the Cymru Premier after a disastrous last spell in the top-flight. The Wingmakers were relegated at the end of the 2022-23 season after failing to register a league win and conceding 100 goals. To add insult to injury, the Flintshire side ended on minus four points after they were deducted six points for fielding an ineligible player on two occasions. "We're looking to put that right, to be honest," said Airbus defender Joe Palmer, a member of the squad that was relegated. "I think the first couple of games things didn't go our way as things do in football. "You don't pick up points, you end up in a rut, and we couldn't get out of that rut. "A managerial change didn't go to plan with all the will in the world and it just sort of spiralled from there. "We couldn't get any momentum or couldn't get anything back - it was just a season to forget really." Airbus had already been relegated from the Cymru Premier when Mark Allen was appointed manager in April 2023. Allen guided Airbus back to the Cymru Premier at the third attempt after finishing second in last season's Cymru North. "We're looking to do a lot better this time around and work under his guidance," Palmer said of former Bangor City and Cefn Druids defender Allen. "Mark's obviously got a lot of experience, and he's been at the club a long time. "We're all looking forward to seeing what the season brings."