THE Cymru South will get under way in July next season after the Football Association of Wales decided to plan for coronavirus interruptions.

The dates have been confirmed for the 2021/22 domestic season after the majority of competitions in the current campaign were cancelled.

The FAW National Leagues Board have decided the Nathaniel MG Cup will get under way on July 17, the Cymru North and South will kick off the following weekend and the Ardal Leagues will start on July 31.

A statement read: "For those competitions which are starting earlier than normal, the decision to start earlier has been taken following guidance that has been issued in the Welsh Government Coronavirus Control Plan, which advises that 'spring and summer give us hope of more freedom, as rates of infection fall and more people are vaccinated.'

"The Control Plan also details that 'scientific modelling from a range of sources points to the very high likelihood of a third wave of infections later this year.'

"Therefore, the FAW is looking to maximise the playing opportunities where possible in the 2021/22 season, whilst taking into account the possible threat of further interruptions to competitions.

"For those competitions which are not starting earlier than normal, it is believed that there is sufficient time to complete the competitions even taking into consideration the threat of any further interruptions to competitions."

The Gwent quartet of Cwmbran Celtic, Goytre United, Risca United and Undy Athletic are in Cymru South.

Competition Start Dates

JD Cymru Premier: TBC

Women's Tier 1: 4/5 September

JD Cymru North / South: 24 July

Nathaniel MG Cup: 17 July (Tier 2 & Wildcard Entries)

Ardal Leagues: 31 July

FAW Development League: 18 July

FAW Reserve Leagues: 31 July

FAW Youth Leagues: 4 July

FAW Academy Leagues: 18 July