Llanelli secure Cymru South title
Llanelli Town have been crowned JD Cymru South champions and are a step closer to a return to the Cymru Premier.Lee John's side drew 1-0 at Cambrian United on Friday evening while title rivals Trethomas Bluebirds lost 1-0 at Afan Lido.Llanelli are now waiting to discover whether they have secured an FAW Tier 1 licence for their promotion to be confirmed.The Stebonheath Park club were Welsh Premier champions in 2008 and have been runners-up three times but last appeared in the top-flight in 2013.
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