Since 2019–20, the Football Association of Wales runs the second tier for the first time after a review of the Welsh league pyramid.
Since the 2020–21 season, the Football Association of Wales has run the third tier after a review of the Welsh league pyramid.
To be eligible to join the league, clubs need to meet the criteria for FAW tier 3 certification.
Below the North Wales Coast East and West there are Division One leagues at tier 5 and North East Wales Football League has a championship division, also at tier 5.
These offer promotion to the tier 4 Mid Wales League East and West divisions.
Champions (or runners-up) of these leagues are eligible for promotion if they satisfy FAW criteria.