NEWTOWN Wanderers Football Club have been accepted into MMP-NL Mid Wales League East.
The club become the 14th member of the league which will launch next season alongside a western division at tier four of the restructured Welsh football pyramid.
Club spokesman Dafydd Evans said the club's promotion represented a boost to the town.
He said: "We are delighted to be given the chance to prove ourselves at this level.
"Having a Newtown team play at a higher standard gives more opportunities for local players and help build and grow the club and enable us to improve facilities.
Newtown Wanderers Football Club have joined the new Mid Wales League East.
Evans hoped the club's elevation would also lead to an increased fan base and sponsorship.
"As well as being great for the town, we are now going to need community support and sponsorship opportunities.
"We encourage anyone who is keen to join or to just come training with us when we start at the beginning of August."
Newtown Wanderers Football Club have joined the new Mid Wales League East.
The club was founded in 2010 and this year represents their 10th anniversary.
Meanwhile Evans confirmed the club would continue to be based at the Riverside.
"The Riverside is our home and we have plans to get it up to scratch to Mid Wales League East criteria," said Evans.
Newtown Wanderers Football Club's Riverside ground.
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