Newtown AFC is a professional football club representing the town of Newtown in Powys, Wales, currently playing in the Welsh Cymru Championship. The club, officially Newtown Association Football Club, calls Latham Park its home, a stadium that has been its base since its formation in 1875. The club's colors are red and black. Newtown has a long and storied history as one of the founding members of the League of Wales in 1992. A key era for the club came in the mid-1990s when they enjoyed success in European competition, famously drawing with Lithuanian side Žalgiris Vilnius. In recent years, Newtown has established itself as a consistent top-half side in the Cymru Championship, known for a competitive spirit and developing local talent. The club enjoys strong community support, with the Robins as their nickname, fostering a family-friendly matchday experience. Newtown AFC continues to be a vital and ambitious club in the Welsh football system.