Two Gwynedd teams have officially secured promotion to the Cymru North next season after securing FAW licences.

Ardal North West champions Bangor City 1876 will return to the second tier of Welsh football after a year's absence, alongside CPD Llanuwchllyn, who will make their league debut after winning the Ardal North East title.

They could be joined by Porthmadog, who also secured a Tier Two licence following a panel meeting on Tuesday.

But the Traeth club face a play-off final against either Knighton Town or Dolgellau AA, who are both vying for runners-up spot in the Ardal North East, to decide who will be promoted.

Anglesey's only Cymru North team, Holyhead Hotspur, have also retained their spot for next season after winning a licence.

Llangefni Town were also successful despite their mid-table finish while Pwllheli were among just four clubs refused a licence on personnel and administration grounds.

In total, 57 out of 65 applications were successful after meeting the FAW's stringent criteria that includes infrastructure, finances, youth and coaching facilities and environmental sustainability.

An FAW spokesperson said: "The club licensing system aims to assist the continual improvement and development of football clubs within Wales. Licensing is a transparent process that enables clubs to demonstrate to their stakeholders that they meet quality standards."

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In the Adran Leagues, Llangefni Town Ladies secured a Tier Two licence, raising their hopes of promotion to the Adran North after being crowned North Wales Coast Women’s League champions.

Bangor and Y Felinheli, who both already play in the second tier of Welsh women's football, both retained their FAW licences for next season.