treowen stars afc history
Celebrating 100 Years — 1926 to 2026
Founded in 1926, Treowen Stars AFC has grown from a village football club into a proud and ambitious club representing Treowen and the wider community. As the club celebrates its centenary year, it looks back on a rich history of development, resilience and success across Welsh football.
The Early years
Treowen Stars were formed in 1926 in the village of Treowen, near Newbridge. In the club’s early years, football was played largely in local competitions such as the Abertillery & District League and the West Monmouthshire League, helping establish the club as an important part of village life and grassroots football in the area.
Those early decades built the foundations of the club’s identity. community-driven, competitive and deeply connected to local football.
Building the club
The early 1970s marked an important period of development for Treowen Stars. In 1973, new changing rooms were built at Bush Park, helping strengthen the club’s facilities and ambitions.
A further milestone followed in 1984, when the clubhouse was granted a licence to sell alcohol. This helped strengthen the social side of the club and provided an important boost to its long-term stability and community role.
rise through the leagues
Treowen Stars’ climb through the Welsh football pyramid gathered momentum during the 1980s and early 1990s. After promotion from Gwent County League Division Three in 1985–86, the club continued its rise with promotion from Division Two in 1990–91 before clinching the Division One title a year later. That success earned Treowen a place in the Welsh League.
The club made an immediate impact. In 1992–93, Treowen Stars joined Welsh League Division Three and won the title at the first attempt, securing promotion. The following season, 1993–94, the club finished runners-up in Division Two and won promotion again, completing back-to-back rises through the system.
Treowen then established themselves as a strong Welsh League Division One side, finishing in the top six across several seasons in the mid-to-late 1990s. In 1998, the club lifted the Welsh League Cup, adding one of the standout honours in its history.
challenges and rebuilding
Like many long-standing clubs, Treowen Stars has also experienced setbacks. Relegation from Welsh League Division One in 2001 was followed by a second successive drop in 2002, sending the club down to Division Three. A further relegation from the Welsh League came at the end of the 2005–06 season.
But Treowen responded strongly. After joining the Gwent County League in 2006–07, the club rebuilt and regained momentum. That work paid off in 2009–10, when Treowen Stars were crowned Gwent County League champions and earned promotion back into the Welsh League.
A Historic Return
Treowen remained in the wider Welsh League structure through the 2010s, later moving into the restructured system. After the 2019–20 reorganisation and the Covid-affected seasons, the club became a founder member of the Ardal South East in 2021–22.
The breakthrough came in 2024–25, when Treowen Stars won the Ardal South East title, finishing first of 16 teams and earning promotion. In 2025–26, the club joined the Cymru South, a return to the second tier of Welsh football after 25 years away.
That promotion stands as one of the most important achievements in the club’s modern history. It reflects the hard work of players, management, volunteers and supporters, and marks a proud new chapter in the story of Treowen Stars AFC.
treowen stars today
Today, Treowen Stars AFC is more than just a football club. It is a thriving community organisation at the heart of local football.
The club has grown significantly in recent years, now supporting over 400 registered players across more than 35 active teams, ranging from mini football through to senior level. This growth reflects the club’s commitment to development, opportunity and creating a pathway for players of all ages.
A major part of this progress has been the continued expansion of the club’s girls and women’s section. With over 50% of players now female, Treowen Stars is proud to be leading the way in providing opportunities for girls’ football within the local area.
Alongside its success on the pitch, the club continues to invest in its facilities, coaching and community presence. With a strong junior foundation and ambitious plans for further growth, Treowen Stars looks ahead with confidence as it builds for the future.
Treowen Stars Juniors & Girls Section
400+Players
35+ Teams
50% + Female players
proud of our past, building our future