The 2016–17

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(known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 25th season of the

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's cup competition, which was established in 1992. Played under a regionalised, knock-out format, the 2016–17 competition was the third to be held since the tournament was expanded to include clubs from outside the

. As well as the 12

clubs from the previous season, the top five qualifying clubs from the

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and southern feeder leagues would enter the tournament, along with a number of wildcard entrants.

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beat Barry Town United 4–0 in the final, retaining the trophy and securing their eighth title in their ninth appearance in the final. Their opponents were Barry Town United of the

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of the

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's second tier. The prize fund for the competition was £15,000, with £10,000 for the winners.

First round

Ties were played on 6 & 7 September 2016. The semi-finalists from the previous season,

, Denbigh Town,

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and Carmarthen Town received a bye to the second round. , -

Second round

Ties were played on 4 & 5 October 2016. , -

Quarter-finals

Ties were played on 25 & 26 October 2016. , -

Semi-finals

Ties were played on 8 & 22 November 2016 respectively. The second semi-final was originally played on 15 November, only to be abandoned due to heavy fog with the score at 2–2. , -

Final

The match was played on Saturday 21 January 2017 at Cyncoed Stadium,

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and was the first time the Welsh capital city had hosted the final. The tie was broadcast live on

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References

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