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2003–04 in Welsh football

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This article lists major events during the 2003-04 season in Welsh football.

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National team

Wales almost qualified for Euro 2004 in Portugal. They finished 2nd in a group that contained Italy, Serbia-Montenegro and Finland and made the play-offs. The Euro 2004 Qualifying play-offs pitted Wales with Russia. A 0-0 draw in a cold November evening in Moscow was followed by a 1-0 defeat in Cardiff.

Welsh Cup

Rhyl beat Total Network Solutions 1-0 after extra time in the final of the Welsh Cup.

Welsh League Cup

Rhyl beat Carmarthen Town 4-0 in the final of the Welsh League cup.

Welsh Premier League

2003-04 saw Rhyl win the Welsh Premier League. TNS were about to win but a last day slip saw Rhyl claim the title.

Barry Town entered administration in the summer of 2003 having attained just 3 wins during a disastrous season and were relegated to the Welsh Football League Division One. All of their best players from the 2002-03 title winning season left and the amateur players who replaced them finished bottom of the league. The biggest win of the season in Wales was Caernarfon's 8-0 defeat of Barry Town on 30 August 2003.

Welsh Football League Division One

  • Champions: Llanelli - promoted to Welsh Premier League
  • Cymru Alliance League

  • Champions: Airbus UK - promoted to Welsh Premier League
  • References

    2003–04 in Welsh football Wikipedia