2020–21 Cymru Premier
The 2020–21 Cymru Premier (Welsh: Uwch Gynghrair Cymru 2020–21) (known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons) was the 29th season of the Cymru Premier (formally known as the Welsh Premier League), the highest football league within Wales since its establishment in 1992. Connah's Quay Nomads were the defending champions. Teams played each other twice on a home and away basis, before the league split into two groups after phase 1 matches were completed.
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12 September 2020 – 29 May 2021 |
| Champions | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| Relegated | No relegation |
| Champions League | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| Europa Conference League | The New Saints Bala Town Newtown |
| Matches played | 192 |
| Goals scored | 600 (3.13 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Chris Venables (24 goals) |
| Biggest home win | The New Saints 10–0 Flint Town (3 October 2020) |
| Biggest away win | Cefn Druids 0–7 Newtown (30 April 2021) |
| Highest scoring | The New Saints 10–0 Flint Town (3 October 2020) |
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 26 September. | |
COVID-19 restrictions were put in place by the FAW. Starting Monday 10 August 2020, clubs could train in groups of 15 and contact training was allowed at all-levels of football. However, competitive and exhibition matches were not allowed to take place at this time.
On 21 August 2020, The Football Association of Wales received confirmation that the JD Cymru Premier has been granted elite athletic status by the Welsh Government, meaning that the 2020–21 season could commence on 11 September 2020.