The FAW Championship is the second tier of professional football in Wales, governed by the Football Association of Wales (FAW). It features clubs from across the country competing for promotion to the top division, known as the Cymru Premier. The league typically consists of 12 teams, and the season runs from August to April. Clubs in the FAW Championship play a total of 22 matches, facing each opponent twice, once at home and once away. The top teams at the end of the season earn promotion, while the bottom teams may face relegation to the FAW League.