Bala Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in the town of Bala, Gwynedd. The club was founded in 1880 and has a rich history in Welsh football. Bala Town currently competes in the Cymru Premier, the top tier of Welsh football. The club's major accomplishments include winning the Welsh Cup in the 2012-2013 season, which granted them a place in the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds. Bala Town has also had success in the Welsh Premier League, finishing as runners-up in the 2015-2016 season. The club plays its home matches at Maes Tegid, a stadium with a capacity of around 3,000 spectators. Bala Town is affectionately known as "The Lakesiders," a nickname that reflects the town's proximity to Bala Lake, the largest natural lake in Wales. An interesting fact about Bala Town is that they became the first club from the Gwynedd area to play in the Welsh Premier League when they were promoted in 2009.