The Club won many Trophies in the old Monmouthshire Senior League,before they were admitted to the Welsh League in season 1965-66.
Caerleon joined the Welsh Football League in the 1965-66 season when they were Division 2 champions and also won the Welsh Amateur Cup, beating Welshpool in the final at Llanidloes. Caerleon were also Division 1 champions in 1967-68. They were promoted to Premier Division in 1968-69 Season.Playing in the top division of the Welsh League until relegation in 1977.
Caerleon were promoted again to the top division after the 1978-80 season when they were runners-up in the league. They became a Member of the Newly formed Welsh National Division in 1982.
Runners up of the National Division 1983-84.Caerleon retained their place in the top division until relegation came after the 1988-89 season.
The Club reached its lowest point when further relegations in 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons left them in the Welsh League Division 3. Champions of the Welsh League Division 3 1998-99. promoted to Division 1.
Fortunes turned with back-to-back promotions in 1998-99 and finished third place in 1999-00. Caerleon were at last back on top in the Welsh Football League Division 1.An unlikely success also came in the 1999-00 Welsh Cup when Caerleon reached the quarter-final, losing 4-1 at home to Bangor City.
League Results Since :- 5th in League 2000/01. 11th in League 2001/02 12th in League 2002/03. 12th in League in 2003/04 13th in League 2004/05. 14th In League 2005/06 10th in League 2006/07 8th In League 2007/08 14th in League 2008/09
In 2007 the Reserves Won the Harris Printers Shield against Bryntirion Athletic 2- 1 held at Taffs Well football ground.
Caerleon AFC, Winners Mon. Senior League, Division 1, 1959-60 (04/04/09)
Back Row (L-R) Tom Whitfield, Tommy Davis, Glyn Prosser, John Pritchard, ?, Ray Wilson, Len Wollan, Syd Waggett, Graham Rosser, Ted Marchant, Sid Shaw Front Row Doug Glass, Roy Hill, Lionel Prothero, Glyn Thomas, Alan Jones, Alby Ralph, Vernon Lewis, Bill Roberts
Caerleon Afc late 50s early 60s (04/04/09)
back row: Sid Shaw, Tommy Davis, ? , Rees Davies, ? , ? , ? , …. Miggins, Tom Whitfield front row: ? , ? , Glyn Prosser, ? , ? , Royston Hill, ? , ? , …. Marchant
Apologies for any errors with names - if you can identify any of those pictured or place the year(s) please email us.
Caerleon Afc late 50s early 60s (04/04/09)
back row: ? , …. Marchant, Tom Whitfield, ? , ? , ? , ? , Phil Rollings, Phil Parry, Sid Shaw front row: ? , Tommy Davis, Lenny Hill (later played for county), ? , ? , ?
Apologies for any errors with names - if you can identify any of those pictured or place the year(s) please email us.
If a new football forum was launched for grassroots people to discuss/influence the future of football development in the UK, would you use it?
Yes
No
Maybe
Win some Premier League Classic Matches on DVD
The thrills and spills of the Premier League are back and, to celebrate, we are giving away three volumes of Premier League Classic Matches on DVD!
Become a Wembley legend with the FA Umbro Fives
The FA Umbro Fives is back, offering 5-a-side teams the chance to play at Wembley and become the official champions of England. Enter your team now for just £25!
