The 2018–19

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(known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 27th season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992. Played under a regionalised, knock-out format, the 2018–19 competition was the fifth to be held since the tournament was expanded to include clubs from outside the

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. As well as the 12

clubs from the previous season, the top five qualifying clubs from the northern and southern feeder leagues would enter the tournament, along with a number of wildcard entrants. The trophy was won by Premier League side Cardiff Met. who defeated second tier Cambrian & Clydach Vale B. & G.C. 2–0 in

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. It was the first time Met had won the cup and the first final appearance for Cambrian, who upset four-time defending champions

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in the semi-finals.

First round

Ties were played on 28 August 2018. The semi-finalists from the previous season,

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and Newtown received a bye to the second round. , -

Second round

The draw for this round was made on 31 August. Ties were played between 25 September and 3 October. , -

Quarter-finals

The draw for this round was made on 3 October, just prior to the last Second Round match between Prestatyn and The New Saints. Ties were played on 30 October. , -

Semi-finals

The draw for this round was made on 31 October. Ties were played on 23 and 24 November. , -

Final

The match was played on Saturday 19 January 2019 at

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and was shown live on S4C. This was the first time that the final was held at that ground. {{DEFAULTSORT:2018-19 Welsh League Cup Welsh League Cup seasons

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