Welsh football officials estimate £150m needed for facility improvements

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced that £150 million is required to enhance football facilities across Wales by the end of the decade. This call comes amid rising participation rates, particularly among women and girls, with numbers growing by 47%. The FAW's charitable arm, the Cymru Football Foundation, has previously spent £27 million on facility development over the last four years. A recent consultation revealed that significant investment is necessary to meet the increasing demand for pitches and changing facilities. Plans to address local gaps have been developed, with the Welsh Government expected to commission an audit of regional sports facilities.

• 3:01 PMBBC Sport — Welsh football bosses reveal £150m cost to improve facilities