History of Sifil AFC

Originally founded in 1963 under the name of Newport Civil Service Football Club, the football club has been part of the fabric of the Bettws estate ever since the Civil Sports & Recreation ground was established.

The Senior first team has enjoyed varied successes over the years, playing in the Newport & District league in its formative years, then climbing up through the FAW pyramid structure to reach the Welsh leagues between 2008 & 2015. In more recent years, the Senior 1st have been a long-standing occupant of the Gwent County Premier league, whilst the 2nd side play in the Newport & District League.

Since 2013, the clubs Mini & Junior section has grown significantly to the point of having nearly 350 registered under 18s playing within 25 teams:

• The Mini section is classified by FAW as ‘non-competitive’ and is for ages 6-11 (covering Primary school years of Reception to Year 6)
• The Junior section is then classified as ‘competitive’ and caters for ages 11-18 (covering High school years 7-11)

The club aims to ensure each child has the opportunity to participate and enjoy the sport, in a safe and nurturing environment, with committed and suitably qualified coaches. We want to provide the best platform to help progress them as football players, as well as the wider aspects and values of team sport including togetherness, discipline, respect, and resilience.