The 2023–24 FAW
Welsh Cup
The FAW Welsh Cup ( cy, Cwpan Cymdeithas Pêl-droed Cymru), currently known as the JD Welsh Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams in the Welsh football league system. It is considered the most ...
was the 136th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the ...
. The winners qualified for the
2024–25 UEFA Conference League first qualifying round.
The New Saints
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club, also known as The New Saints ( cy, Clwb Pêl-droed y Seintiau Newydd) or TNS, are a professional football club that currently play in the Cymru Premier. They are the most successfu ...
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
The 2023–24 Cymru Premier ( cy, Uwch Gynghrair Cymru 2023–24; known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons) was the 32nd season of the Cymru Premier (formerly known as the Welsh Premier League), the highest Association football, footba ...
.
First qualifying round
Teams in Tier 3 and below entered the first qualifying round.
The following teams received byes based on league position during the previous season:
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2023–24 Ardal NE (3):
Bow Street,
Cefn Albion,
Llanfair United,
Llanuwchllyn
Llanuwchllyn () is a village and community in Gwynedd, Wales, near the southern end of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid). It is one of the most sparsely populated communities in Wales.
The electoral ward includes the small settlement of Llangywer.
The ...
, and
Penrhyncoch
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2023–24 Ardal NW (3):
Conwy Borough,
Flint Mountain,
Holyhead Hotspur, and
Y Rhyl 1879
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2023–24 Ardal SE (3):
Caldicot Town,
Risca United,
Trethomas Bluebirds, and
Undy Athletic
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2023–24 Ardal SW (3):
AFC Llwydcoed,
Cefn Cribwr
Cefn Cribwr is a village and community in Bridgend County Borough in south Wales. The village is located about 5 miles (8 km) from the centre of Bridgend town, and inbetween Bridgend and Pyle.
Description
The village is situated on a ridge ...
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Penrhiwceiber Rangers,
Pontyclun,
Swansea University, and
Ynyshir Albions
Central
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North Central
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North East
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North West
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South Central
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28 July 2023
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South East
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29 July 2023
South West
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29 July 2023
Second qualifying round
The second qualifying round draw was made on 4 August 2023.
Central
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North East
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19 August 2023
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25 August 2023 (Replay)
North West
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19 August 2023
South East
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18 August 2023
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19 August 2023
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26 August 2023 (Replay)
South West
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19 August 2023
First round
The 56 second qualifying round winners and teams in Tier 2 entered the first round. The draw was made on 22 August 2023.
The following teams received byes based on league position during the previous season:
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2023–24 Cymru North
The 2023–24 Cymru North season (also known as the 2023–24 JD Cymru North season for sponsorship reasons) is the fourth season of the second-tier northern region football league in the Welsh football pyramid.
The runners-up ( Flint Town Unit ...
(2):
Airbus UK Broughton,
Buckley Town,
Flint Town United,
Guilsfield
Guilsfield ( cy, Cegidfa, " Hemlock-field") is a village and local government community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. It lies beside Guilsfield Brook about three miles north of Welshpool. It is located on the B4392 road and a disused b ...
,
Holywell Town
Holywell Town Football Club ( cy, Clwb Pêl-droed Treffynnon) is a Welsh football club from Holywell, Flintshire. They are nicknamed 'The Wellmen', and play their home games at the Achieve More Training Stadium (commonly known as 'Halkyn Road ...
,
Llandudno
Llandudno (, ) is a seaside resort, town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located on the Creuddyn peninsula, which protrudes into the Irish Sea. In the 2011 UK census, the community – which includes Gogarth, Penrhyn Bay, Craigsi ...
,
Prestatyn Town
Prestatyn Town Football Club ( cy, Clwb Pêl Droed Tref Prestatyn) is a Wales, Welsh association football, football club based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire who play in the Cymru North.
History Early years
Records show that football has been play ...
, and
Ruthin Town
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2023–24 Cymru South (2):
Afan Lido
Sandfields (Welsh: ''Traethmelyn'') is a mainly residential district of Port Talbot, Wales. The area is located in South Wales on a narrow coastal plain between Mynydd Dinas and the sea. The M4 motorway, A48 road, A48 trunk road and South Wales M ...
,
Briton Ferry Llansawel,
Cambrian & Clydach Vale BGC,
Carmarthen Town
Carmarthen Town Association Football Club ( cy, Clwb Pêl-droed Tref Caerfyrddin) is a Welsh semi-professional football club based in Carmarthen. The team play their home games at Richmond Park. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit ...
,
Cwmbran Celtic,
Llanelli Town,
Llantwit Major
Llantwit Major ( cy, Llanilltud Fawr) is a town and community in Wales on the Bristol Channel coast. It is one of four towns in the Vale of Glamorgan, with the third largest population (13,366 in 2001) after Barry and Penarth, and ahead of Cowb ...
, and
Pontardawe Town
Central and North East
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North West
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15 September 2023
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South East
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15 September 2023
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South West
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16 September 2023
Second round
The 36 first round winners, the 16 Tier 2 teams given first round byes, and the 12 teams from the
2023–24 Cymru Premier
The 2023–24 Cymru Premier ( cy, Uwch Gynghrair Cymru 2023–24; known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons) was the 32nd season of the Cymru Premier (formerly known as the Welsh Premier League), the highest Association football, footba ...
entered the second round. The draw was made on 20 September 2023.
North
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13 October 2023
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14 October 2023
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18 October 2023
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1 November 2023
South
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13 October 2023
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14 October 2023
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Third round
The 32 second round winners entered the third round. The draw was made on 18 October 2023.
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10 November 2023
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11 November 2023
Fourth round
The 16 third round winners entered the fourth round. The draw was made on 17 November 2023.
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8 December 2023
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Quarter-finals
The eight fourth round winners entered the quarter-finals. The draw was made on 13 December 2023.
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Semi-finals
The four quarter-final winners entered the semi-finals. The draw was made on 21 February 2024.
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Final
The final was held between the two semi-final winners.
References
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2023–24 European domestic association football cups
Cup
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