1996–97 League of Wales

The 1996–97 League of Wales was the fifth season of the League of Wales since its establishment in 1992. The league was won for the second consecutive season by Barry Town, who accrued a record total of 105 points. Their total of 129 goals scored was also a record until they broke it by five goals the following year.

League of Wales
Season1996–97
ChampionsBarry Town
RelegatedTon Pentre
Holywell Town
Briton Ferry Athletic
Champions LeagueBarry Town
UEFA CupInter Cardiff
Cup Winners' CupCwmbran Town
Intertoto CupEbbw Vale
Matches played420
Goals scored1,396 (3.32 per match)
Top goalscorerTony Bird (42)

For the first time, the League champions competed in the subsequent Champions League.

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