2023–24 Welsh Cup
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 The Welsh Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Defending champions | The New Saints |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Connah's Quay Nomads (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | The New Saints |
The 2023–24 FAW Welsh Cup was the 136th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales. The winners qualified for the 2024–25 UEFA Conference League first qualifying round. The New Saints were the defending cup holders (for the third consecutive season).
Connah's Quay Nomads won the cup on 28 April 2024 (their second Welsh Cup win), defeating The New Saints 2–1 in the final. Since they qualified for the Conference League based on league position, the spot for winning the cup was passed to the third-placed team of the 2023–24 Cymru Premier.
First qualifying round
[edit]Teams in Tier 3 and below entered the first qualifying round.[1]
The following teams received byes based on league position during the previous season:
- 2023–24 Ardal NE (3): Bow Street, Cefn Albion, Llanfair United, Llanuwchllyn, and Penrhyncoch
- 2023–24 Ardal NW (3): Conwy Borough, Flint Mountain, Holyhead Hotspur, and Y Rhyl 1879
- 2023–24 Ardal SE (3): Caldicot Town, Risca United, Trethomas Bluebirds, and Undy Athletic
- 2023–24 Ardal SW (3): AFC Llwydcoed, Cefn Cribwr, Penrhiwceiber Rangers, Pontyclun, Swansea University, and Ynyshir Albions
Central
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2023 | ||
| Aberaeron | 0–3 | Tregaron Turfs |
| Machynlleth | 4–3 | Four Crosses |
| 29 July 2023 | ||
| Berriew | 0–2 | Abermule |
| Builth Wells | 3–1 | Kerry |
| Dolgellau Athletic | 1–2 | Llandrindod Wells |
| Knighton Town | 4–2 | Hay St Marys |
| Llanilar | 4–0 | Llanrhaeadr |
| Llansantffraid Village | 3–0 | Welshpool Town |
| Montgomery Town | 3–0 | Ffostrasol Wanderers |
| Penparcau | 7–0 | Presteigne St. Andrews |
| Radnor Valley | 2–0 | Waterloo Rovers |
North Central
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2023 | ||
| St Asaph City | 18–0 | Rhyl Dragons |
| 29 July 2023 | ||
| Bethesda Athletic | 1–4 | Llanrwst United |
| Caer Clwyd | 2–6 | Rhos United |
| Cerrigydrudion | 3–3 (3–1 p) | Llandudno Amateurs |
| Glan Conwy | 0–2 | Rhuddlan Town |
| Llandudno Junction | 1–1 (5–4 p) | Llannefydd |
| Llandyrnog United | 3–0 | Bro Cernyw |
| Llansannan | 2–3 | Llysfaen |
| Meliden | 0–2 | Kinmel Bay |
| Mochdre Sports | 3–2 | Llanfairfechan Town |
| NFA | 6–0 | Penrhyn Bay |
| Penmaenmawr Phoenix | 3–2 | Bow |
| Y Glannau | 4–1 | Abergele |
North East
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2023 | ||
| Llay Welfare | 12–0 | Holywell United |
| 29 July 2023 | ||
| Brickfield Rangers | 3–0 | Saltney Town |
| Caerwys | 1–3 | Corwen |
| Coedpoeth United | 0–1 | Llangollen Town |
| Connah's Quay Town | 1–2 | Mynydd Isa Spartans |
| Greenfield | 4–4 (7–6 p) | Castell Alun Colts |
| Penycae | 4–3 | Rhostyllen |
| Rhos Aelwyd | 5–1 | Overton Recreation |
| Rhydymwyn | 1–4 | Gronant |
| Yr Wyddgrug | 1–11 | Hawarden Rangers |
North West
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2023 | ||
| Aberffraw | 3–4 | Penrhyndeudraeth |
| Amlwch Town | 1–0 | Llanrug United |
| Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur | 1–3 | Boded |
| Cemaes Bay | 1–2 | Talysarn Celts |
| Glantraeth | 3–0 | Gwalchmai |
| Holyhead Town | 2–0 | Bethesda Rovers |
| Llanberis | 7–2 | Bontnewydd |
| Llanerchymedd | 0–2 | Nantlle Vale |
| Llangoed | 3–6 | Llanfairpwll |
| Menai Bridge Tigers | 9–2 | Barmouth & Dyffryn United |
| Nefyn United | 3–1 | Cefni |
| Pwllheli | 2–1 | Llangefni Town |
| Y Felinheli | 5–1 | Trearddur Bay |
South Central
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2023 | ||
| Cardiff Corinthians | 7–2 | Cwrt-Y-Vil |
| 29 July 2023 | ||
| AFC Wattstown | 1–1 (5–6 p) | AFC Whitchurch |
| Aber Valley | 4–1 | Trelewis Welfare |
| Bettws | 1–5 | Sully Sports |
| Caerphilly Athletic | 3–1 | Clwb Cymric |
| Cardiff Airport | 6–0 | Cwmbach Royal Stars |
| Cardiff Draconians | 0–1 | Canton |
| Cascade YC | 3–6 | Treherbert BGC |
| Dinas Powys | 2–2 (2–4 p) | Llanrumney United |
| Ely Rangers | 2–0 | Treforest |
| Garw SBGC | 2–2 (2–4 p) | Cardiff Bay |
| Llangeinor | 2–1 | Cardiff Bay Warriors |
| Llantwit Fardre | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Brynna |
| Nelson Cavaliers | 1–3 | Tonyrefail BGC |
| St Albans | 4–3 | Llanrumney Athletic |
| Treowen Stars | 9–0 | St Josephs |
South East
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2023 | ||
| Abercarn United | 3–0 | Monmouth Town |
| Aberbargoed Buds | 1–2 | Pill |
| Brecon Corinthians | 1–2 | Tredegar Town |
| Cefn Fforest | 2–0 | Coed Eva Athletic |
| Chepstow Town | 3–2 | Wattsville |
| Cwmbrân Town | 3–2 | Blaenavon Blues |
| FC Cwmaman | 11–0 | FC Tredegar |
| Goytre | 0–1 | Newport City |
| Llanhilleth Athletic | 1–2 | AFC Pontymister |
| Lliswerry | 1–1 (6–7 p) | New Inn |
| Machen | 3–2 | Pentwynmawr Athletic |
| Newport Civil Service | 1–2 | Treharris Athletic Western |
| Newport Corinthians | 1–1 (3–4 p) | PILCS |
| Newport Saints | 6–1 | Risca Town |
| Rogerstone | 1–3 | Caerleon |
South West
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2023 | ||
| AFC Penrhiwceiber | 3–6 | Mumbles Rangers |
| 29 July 2023 | ||
| Pencoed Athletic | 2–2 (6–7 p) | Porthcawl Town |
| AFC Porth | 3–5 | Glynneath Town |
| Clase Social | 3–3 (9–10 p) | Penclawdd |
| Cornelly United | 2–0 | Ynystawe Athletic |
| Cwm Wanderers | 0–4 | Penydarren BGC |
| Evans & Williams | 1–0 | Morriston Town |
| Garden Village | 2–1 | Penlan |
| Merthyr Saints | 0–2 | Aberfan |
| Neath Town | 2–3 | Afan United |
| Port Talbot Town | 1–2 | Rockspur |
| South Gower | 2–0 | Vale United |
| Tata Steel United | 4–2 | Seven Sisters Onllwyn |
| West End | 0–15 | Ton Pentre |
| Ynysygerwn | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Aberdare Town |
Second qualifying round
[edit]The second qualifying round draw was made on 4 August 2023.[2]
Central
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2023 | ||
| Machynlleth | 2–3 | Tregaron Turfs |
| Penrhyncoch | 6–0 | Abermule |
| 19 August 2023 | ||
| Knighton Town | 1–8 | Builth Wells |
| Llandrindod Wells | 1–3 | Bow Street |
| Llansantffraid Village | 1–2 | Radnor Valley |
| Montgomery Town | 1–1 (6–5 p) | Llanilar |
| Penparcau | 0–0 (3–1 p) | Llanfair United |
North East
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2023 | ||
| Cefn Albion | 3–0 | Hawarden Rangers |
| Corwen | 4–3 | Llay Welfare |
| Flint Mountain | A–A | Kinmel Bay |
| Greenfield | 0–4 | Rhos Aelwyd |
| Mynydd Isa Spartans | 2–2 (4–5 p) | Cerrigydrudion |
| NFA | 4–1 | Llandyrnog United |
| Penycae | 2–1 | Gronant |
| Rhuddlan Town | 0–5 | Brickfield Rangers |
| St Asaph City | 7–0 | Y Glannau |
| Y Rhyl 1879 | 3–1 | Llangollen Town |
| 25 August 2023 (Replay) | ||
| Flint Mountain | 9–0 | Kinmel Bay |
North West
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2023 | ||
| Amlwch Town | 2–5 | Llanuwchllyn |
| Boded | 1–2 | Llanrwst United |
| Conwy Borough | 2–1 | Talysarn Celts |
| Glantraeth | 3–0 | Rhos United |
| Holyhead Hotspur | 2–0 | Llysfaen |
| Holyhead Town | 1–1 (3–4 p) | Llandudno Junction |
| Menai Bridge Tigers | 6–2 | Penrhyndeudraeth |
| Mochdre Sports | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Llanfairpwll |
| Nantlle Vale | 4–2 | Nefyn United |
| Pwllheli | 2–0 | Penmaenmawr Phoenix |
| Y Felinheli | 3–0 | Llanberis |
South East
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2023 | ||
| Cardiff Airport | 7–2 | Cardiff Bay |
| 19 August 2023 | ||
| Abercarn United | 3–2 | Caerleon |
| Caerphilly Athletic | 3–0 | Machen |
| Caldicot Town | 2–2 (4–5 p) | Newport City |
| Cefn Fforest | 8–0 | AFC Whitchurch |
| Chepstow Town | 3–1 | Risca United |
| Ely Rangers | 4–0 | Llanrumney United |
| New Inn | 2–4 | Trethomas Bluebirds |
| Pill | 3–1 | Newport Saints |
| St Albans | 5–3 | PILCS |
| Sully Sports | 5–0 | AFC Pontymister |
| Tredegar Town | 1–2 | Cardiff Corinthians |
| Treowen Stars | A–A | Cwmbrân Town |
| Undy Athletic | 3–4 | Canton |
| 26 August 2023 (Replay) | ||
| Treowen Stars | 2–2 (0–2 p) | Cwmbrân Town |
South West
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2023 | ||
| Treherbert BGC | 1–5 | Mumbles Rangers |
| 19 August 2023 | ||
| Aber Valley | 4–0 | AFC Llwydcoed |
| Afan United | 4–2 | Llangeinor |
| Cefn Cribwr | 1–3 | Penydarren BGC |
| Cornelly United | 0–3 | Porthcawl Town |
| FC Cwmaman | 5–4 | Garden Village |
| Llantwit Fardre | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Tata Steel United |
| Penclawdd | 0–9 | Penrhiwceiber Rangers |
| Pontyclun | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Ynyshir Albions |
| Swansea University | 0–6 | Rockspur |
| Ton Pentre | 5–6 | South Gower |
| Tonyrefail BGC | 2–5 | Aberfan |
| Treharris Athletic Western | 3–0 | Glynneath Town |
| Ynysygerwn | 1–2 | Evans & Williams |
First round
[edit]The 56 second qualifying round winners and teams in Tier 2 entered the first round. The draw was made on 22 August 2023.[3]
The following teams received byes based on league position during the previous season:
- 2023–24 Cymru North (2): Airbus UK Broughton, Buckley Town, Flint Town United, Guilsfield, Holywell Town, Llandudno, Prestatyn Town, and Ruthin Town
- 2023–24 Cymru South (2): Afan Lido, Briton Ferry Llansawel, Cambrian & Clydach Vale BGC, Carmarthen Town, Cwmbran Celtic, Llanelli Town, Llantwit Major, and Pontardawe Town
Central and North East
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 September 2023 | ||
| Brickfield Rangers | 3–1 | Caersws |
| Corwen | 0–4 | Bow Street |
| Llanidloes Town | 5–4 | Builth Wells |
| Mold Alexandra | 13–1 | Montgomery Town |
| Penparcau | 0–1 | Cefn Albion |
| Penrhyncoch | 2–4 | Chirk AAA |
| Penycae | 1–4 | Rhos Aelwyd |
| Radnor Valley | 0–4 | Gresford Athletic |
| Tregaron Turfs | 2–10 | Llanuwchllyn |
North West
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 September 2023 | ||
| Porthmadog | 3–0 | Glantraeth |
| Holyhead Hotspur | 0–4 | Bangor 1876 |
| 16 September 2023 | ||
| Cerrigydrudion | 2–4 | Denbigh Town |
| Llanrwst United | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Conwy Borough |
| Mochdre Sports | 0–2 | Nantlle Vale |
| NFA | 0–3 | Flint Mountain |
| Pwllheli | 1–2 | Y Felinheli |
| St Asaph City | 1–0 | Llandudno Junction |
| Y Rhyl 1879 | 1–1 (6–7 p) | Menai Bridge Tigers |
South East
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 September 2023 | ||
| Caerau (Ely) | 3–2 | Cardiff Corinthians |
| Newport City | 0–2 | Abergavenny Town |
| 16 September 2023 | ||
| Aber Valley | 2–2 (3–4 p) | Cwmbrân Town |
| Abercarn United | 4–1 | St Albans |
| Abertillery Bluebirds | 1–1 (4–1 p) | Caerphilly Athletic |
| Cardiff Airport | 3–1 | Cefn Fforest |
| Chepstow Town | 7–0 | Pill |
| Trethomas Bluebirds | 4–1 | Ely Rangers |
| Canton | 3–1 | Sully Sports |
South West
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 September 2023 | ||
| Ammanford | 0–0 (3–1 p) | Taff's Well |
| 16 September 2023 | ||
| Aberfan | 2–1 | Pontyclun |
| Baglan Dragons | 5–1 | FC Cwmaman |
| Goytre United | 1–3 | Trefelin BGC |
| Llantwit Fardre | 3–4 | Penrhiwceiber Rangers |
| Mumbles Rangers | 1–2 | Evans & Williams |
| Penydarren BGC | 2–2 (2–3 p) | South Gower |
| Rockspur | 4–2 | Afan United |
| Treharris Athletic Western | 1–2 | Porthcawl Town |
Second round
[edit]The 36 first round winners, the 16 Tier 2 teams given first round byes, and the 12 teams from the 2023–24 Cymru Premier entered the second round. The draw was made on 20 September 2023.[4]
North
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 October 2023 | ||
| Flint Mountain | 3–1 | Holywell Town |
| Bala Town | 3–0 | Llandudno |
| Llanidloes Town | 1–3 | Gresford Athletic |
| 14 October 2023 | ||
| Airbus UK Broughton | 4–0 | Rhos Aelwyd |
| Bow Street | 2–3 | Buckley Town |
| Chirk AAA | 1–1 (3–5 p) | Porthmadog |
| Colwyn Bay | 6–2 | Llanrwst United |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 4–1 | Caernarfon Town |
| Denbigh Town | 0–3 | Flint Town United |
| Nantlle Vale | 2–2 (4–5 p) | Mold Alexandra |
| St Asaph City | 0–1 | Prestatyn Town |
| Y Felinheli | 0–6 | Newtown |
| Bangor 1876 | 7–1 | Cefn Albion |
| Menai Bridge Tigers | 0–2 | Llanuwchllyn |
| 18 October 2023 | ||
| Ruthin Town | 0–5 | The New Saints |
| 1 November 2023 | ||
| Guilsfield | 7–2 | Brickfield Rangers |
South
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 October 2023 | ||
| Llanelli Town | 4–0 | Llantwit Major |
| Trefelin BGC | 2–2 (5–6 p) | Ammanford |
| Pontypridd United | 6–0[a] | Abertillery Bluebirds |
| 14 October 2023 | ||
| Aberfan | 0–3 | Briton Ferry Llansawel |
| Abergavenny Town | 1–3 | Cardiff Airport |
| Aberystwyth Town | 2–1 | Pontardawe Town |
| Barry Town United | 6–0 | Porthcawl Town |
| Canton | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Cambrian & Clydach Vale BGC |
| Carmarthen Town | 2–0 | Evans & Williams |
| Chepstow Town | 4–0 | Abercarn United |
| Cwmbran Celtic | 0–3 | Penybont |
| Haverfordwest County | 0–0 (4–1 p) | Baglan Dragons |
| South Gower | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Rockspur |
| Trethomas Bluebirds | 6–1 | Penrhiwceiber Rangers |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | 4–0 | Cwmbrân Town |
| 17 October 2023 | ||
| Caerau (Ely) | 4–1 | Afan Lido |
- Notes
- ^ Pontypridd United were expelled from the cup for fielding an ineligible player; Abertillery Bluebirds were reinstated.
Third round
[edit]The 32 second round winners entered the third round. The draw was made on 18 October 2023.[5]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 November 2023 | ||
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 8–0 | Prestatyn Town |
| Llanelli Town | 3–3 (4–3 p) | Penybont |
| 11 November 2023 | ||
| Airbus UK Broughton | 1–2 | Briton Ferry Llansawel |
| Bangor 1876 | 1–1 (7–8 p) | Flint Town United |
| Barry Town United | 1–0 | Guilsfield |
| Caerau (Ely) | 3–3 (4–3 p) | Gresford Athletic |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | 2–1 | Mold Alexandra |
| Carmarthen Town | 4–2 | Abertillery Bluebirds |
| Flint Mountain | 2–1 | Canton |
| Haverfordwest County | 2–0 | Ammanford |
| Llanuwchllyn | 1–2 | Buckley Town |
| Newtown | 1–1 (3–5 p) | Colwyn Bay |
| Porthmadog | 5–1 | Cardiff Airport |
| South Gower | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Chepstow Town |
| The New Saints | 7–0 | Trethomas Bluebirds |
| Aberystwyth Town | 0–1 | Bala Town |
Fourth round
[edit]The 16 third round winners entered the fourth round. The draw was made on 17 November 2023.[6]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 December 2023 | ||
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | 1–0 | Llanelli Town |
| 9 December 2023 | ||
| Caerau (Ely) | 1–4 | Bala Town |
| Carmarthen Town | 0–3 | The New Saints |
| Flint Mountain | 2–1 | South Gower |
| Haverfordwest County | 1–1 (2–4 p) | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
| Porthmadog | 0–2 | Buckley Town |
| Flint Town United | 0–3 | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| 16 December 2023 | ||
| Colwyn Bay | 2–0 | Barry Town United |
Quarter-finals
[edit]The eight fourth round winners entered the quarter-finals. The draw was made on 13 December 2023.[7]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 February 2024 | ||
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | 1–5 | The New Saints |
| 17 February 2024 | ||
| Bala Town | 3–0 | Flint Mountain |
| Buckley Town | 1–4 | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | 3–2 | Colwyn Bay |
Semi-finals
[edit]The four quarter-final winners entered the semi-finals. The draw was made on 21 February 2024.[8]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 March 2024 | ||
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 1–0 | Bala Town |
| 30 March 2024 | ||
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | 2–6 | The New Saints |
Final
[edit]The final was held between the two semi-final winners.
| 28 April 2024 | Connah's Quay Nomads | 2–1 | The New Saints | Newport |
| 17:25 | Franklin  30'Williams 40' |
Report | Baker 36' |
Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 1,246 Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones |
References
[edit]- ^ "2023/24 JD Welsh Cup – Fixtures & Results". Clwb Pêl-Droed. 28 July 2023.
- ^ "JD Welsh Cup qualifying round 2 draw". FAW Cymru. 4 August 2023.
- ^ "JD Welsh Cup Round 1 draw". FAW Cymru. 22 August 2023.
- ^ "JD Welsh Cup Round 2 Draw". FAW Cymru. 20 September 2023.
- ^ "JD Welsh Cup Round 3 draw". FAW Cymru. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "JD Welsh Cup Round 4 Draw". FAW Cymru. 17 November 2023.
- ^ "JD Welsh Cup quarter final draw". FAW Cymru. 13 December 2023.
- ^ "JD Welsh Cup, Dragon Signs Amateur Trophy and FAW Youth Cup: Semi-final draws". FAW Cymru. 21 February 2024.
