FM26 Welsh Revolution - FAW Windfall Era

Background
In the summer of 2025, the Football Association of Wales secures a transformative long-term broadcast and infrastructure investment deal. With stable funding in place, the FAW launches the largest structural overhaul in Welsh football history. The aim is simple: reunify the national game, elevate professional standards, and restore the cross-border identity that once defined Welsh football through the Welsh Cup.

This database places all five Welsh clubs currently in the English system back into a fully rebuilt Welsh pyramid, while also granting entry to several English clubs with genuine historical Welsh Cup heritage. Improved finances, boosted attendances, and fully re-balanced competitions help create a playable world that feels authentic, competitive, and built for long-term saves.


New league system

• Cymru Super League (16 teams)
• Cymru Championship (16 teams)
• Cymru North/South (two 16 team regional leagues)

Returning clubs

• Cardiff City
• Swansea City
• Wrexham
• Newport County
• Merthyr Town

Invited English clubs

• Shrewsbury Town (6 Welsh Cup victories)
• Chester City (3 Welsh Cup victories)
• AFC Telford United (3 Welsh Cup victories as Wellington Town)
• Crewe Alexandra (2 Welsh Cup victories)
• Hereford (1 Welsh Cup victory)
• Tranmere Rovers (1 Welsh Cup victory)
• Bristol City (1 Welsh Cup victory)
• Bristol Rovers (0 Welsh Cup victories but invited due to being a large club close to the border and their main rivals will now play in the Welsh league)

Installation instructions

1. Move the downloaded .fmf file to your "editor data" folder, which is located by default at (If the folder doesn't exist, you need to create it): documents > sports interactive > football manager 2026 > editor data
2. Enable this database when starting a new career game by selecting it after clicking the “Football Manager 26” button in the top right.
3. It's advised to Add Key Staff and Add players to playable teams when setting up the advanced settings for your save.

If you have any errors, suggestions or feedback then let me know!