2025–26 Welsh Cup
Football tournament season
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The 2025–26 FAW Welsh Cup was the 138th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales. The winners qualified for the 2026–27 UEFA Conference League first qualifying round. The New Saints were the defending cup holders.
The Welsh Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
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| Country | Wales |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Caernarfon Town (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Flint Town United |
Caernarfon Town won the cup (their first Welsh Cup win), defeating Flint Town United 3–0 in the final.
First qualifying round
Teams from the third tier of Welsh football and below entered the competition in the first qualifying round. The draw was split geographically, with 100 teams placed in the northern section, and 128 teams in the southern section, split at random into two pots of 64.[1] The draw was made on 10 July 2025.[2] Matches were played on the weekend of 26 July 2025.[3]
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Second qualifying round
The 114 first qualifying round winners entered the second qualifying round. The draw was made on 6 August 2025.[6] Matches were played on the weekend of 22 August 2025.
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First round
The 57 second qualifying round winners and 17 lowest-ranked Tier 2 teams from the previous season entered the first round. The draw was made on 28 August 2025.[7] Cwm Welfare and Cwmbach Royal Stars SC (both from Tier 6) were the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition. Matches were played on the weekend of 19 September 2025.
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Second round
The 37 first round winners, the 15 highest-ranked Tier 2 teams from the previous season, and the 12 teams of the 2025–26 Cymru Premier entered the second round. The draw was made on 25 September 2025.[10] Dinas Powys, Glynneath Town, and Penygraig United (all from Tier 5) were the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition. Matches were played on the weekend of 17 October 2025.
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Third round
The 32 second round winners entered the third round. The draw was made on 23 October 2025.[11] Glynneath Town (from Tier 5) were the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition.[12] Matches were played on the weekend of 21 November 2025.
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| 21 November 2025 | ||
| Cambrian United (2) | 1–3 | Penybont (1) |
| Llandudno (2) | 2–1 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | 2–1 | The New Saints (1) |
| Llanelli Town (1) | 0–6 | Barry Town United (1) |
| 22 November 2025 | ||
| Carmarthen Town (2) | 1–3 | Colwyn Bay (1) |
| Treowen Stars (2) | 1–1 (3–4 p) | Pontypridd United (2) |
| Bangor City 1876 (3) | 2–1 | Holywell Town (2) |
| Glynneath Town (5) | 2–5 | Trearddur Bay (3) |
| Dolgellau Athletic (3) | 0–2 | Caerau (Ely) (2) |
| Caernarfon Town (1) | 4–0 | Penrhyncoch (2) |
| Porthmadog (3) | 3–2 | Port Talbot Town (4) |
| Rhyl 1879 (2) | 3–2 | Cwmbrân Town (3) |
| Penrhiwceiber Rangers (3) | 0–3 | Gresford Athletic (2) |
| Flint Town United (1) | 1–0 | Airbus UK Broughton (2) |
| 23 November 2025 | ||
| Newport City (2) | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Blaenavon Blues (3) |
| 29 November 2025 | ||
| Trefelin Boys & Girls (2) | 3–3 (4–2 p) | Cardiff Draconians (2) |
Fourth round
The 16 third round winners entered the fourth round. The draw was made on 27 November 2025.[13] Bangor City 1876, Porthmadog, and Trearddur Bay (all from Tier 3) were the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition. Matches were played on 13 December 2025.
| Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 13 December 2025 | ||
| Barry Town United (1) | 4–0 | Gresford Athletic (2) |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | 2–4 | Caernarfon Town (1) |
| Porthmadog (3) | 1–2 | Rhyl 1879 (2) |
| Trearddur Bay (3) | 5–3 | Newport City (2) |
| Caerau (Ely) (2) | 2–1 | Llandudno (2) |
| Pontypridd United (2) | 0–3 | Colwyn Bay (1) |
| Bangor City 1876 (3) | 2–0 | Trefelin Boys & Girls (2) |
| Penybont (1) | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Flint Town United (1) |
Quarter-finals
The eight fourth round winners entered the quarter-finals. The draw was made on 15 December 2025.[14] Bangor City 1876 and Trearddur Bay (both from Tier 3) were the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition. Matches were played on 31 January 2026.
| Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 31 January 2026 | ||
| Rhyl 1879 (2) | 2–1 | Barry Town United (1) |
| Bangor City 1876 (3) | 3–1 | Caerau (Ely) (2) |
| Flint Town United (1) | 3–0 | Trearddur Bay (3) |
| Caernarfon Town (1) | 4–1 | Colwyn Bay (1) |
Semi-finals
The four quarter-final winners entered the semi-finals. The draw was made on 9 February 2026. Bangor City 1876 (Tier 3) were the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition. The matches were played on the weekend of 7 March 2026.[15]
| Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 7 March 2026 | ||
| Flint Town United (1) | 5–1 | Bangor City 1876 (3) |
| 8 March 2026 | ||
| Rhyl 1879 (2) | 1–2 | Caernarfon Town (1) |
Final
The final was held between the two semi-final winners.
| Caernarfon Town | 3–0 | Flint Town United |
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Bradley  8'Jones 13'Cieślewicz 20' |
Report |
Season statistics
Top Goalscorers
Hat-trick
- As of 12 April 2026
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Berrow |
Blaenavon Blues | The Baglan | 7–0 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Zac Davies |
Penycae | Kerry | 1–7 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Gruffudd Edwards |
CPD Cerrigydrudion | Llangoed & District | 3–1 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Louis Gizzi |
Rhos United | CPD Pentraeth | 6–0 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Cole Greenhaf4 |
Caldicot Town | Albion Rovers | 0–11 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
 Akorede Hamzat4 |
Rhydyfelin | Aberystwyth Exiles | 9–1 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
 Jack Hoyle |
Knighton Town | Penyffordd Lions | 1–6 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Rhys Hughes |
Bow Street | CPD Cefni | 0–4 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Iwan John |
Caerphilly Athletic | Cwrt Rawlin | 4–1 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Tomas Lilley |
St Joseph FC (Swansea) | Alway | 5–1 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Adam Lloyd4 |
Coedpoeth United | CPD Deiniolen | 6–3 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Macauley Morgan |
Aberdare Town | Pentyrch Rangers | 6–3 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Joseph Pelosi |
Seven Sisters Onllwyn | Talbot Green | 0–5 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Morgan Thomas |
Llandudno Amateurs | CPD Henllan | 2–9 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Jayden Ward5 |
Newport Corinthians | Hay St Mary's | 12–0 (H) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Osian Williams |
Penycae | Kerry | 1–7 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Rhydian Williams |
CPD Llannefydd | Bontnewydd | 1–5 (A) | 26 July 2025 | First Qualifying Round |
| Sebastian Thomas4 |
Taffs Well | Undy | 4–5 (A) | 22 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Jordan Walker |
CPD Sychdyn United | Lex XI | 4–1 (H) | 22 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Casey Coughlin |
Pure Swansea | Newport Corinthians | 7–1 (H) | 23 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Luke Harris |
Morriston Town | Treorchy BGC | 2–8 (A) | 23 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Tom Hilditch4 |
Trearddur Bay | Llangefni Town | 3–5 (A) | 23 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Michael Latham |
FC Queens Park | CPD Cerrigydrudion | 0–7 (A) | 23 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Jamie Reed |
Bangor City 1876 | Conwy Borough Swifts | 0–12 (A) | 23 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Harrison Davies5 |
Garden Village | Rhydyfelin | 2–9 (A) | 24 August 2025 | Second Qualifying Round |
| Adam Campbell |
Garden Village | Cwmbach Royal Stars | 3–3 (A) | 20 September 2025 | First Round |
| Callum Francis |
Caersws | Hawarden Rangers | 6–1 (H) | 20 September 2025 | First Round |
| Gerwyn Williams4 |
Dolgellau AA | FC Queens Park | 8–3 (H) | 27 September 2025 | First Round |
| Ollie Hulbert |
Barry Town United | Aberystwyth Town | 0–5 (A) | 18 October 2025 | Second Round |
| Jasper Jones |
Treflin | Pure Swansea | 1–6 (A) | 18 October 2025 | Second Round |
| Jasper Payne |
Cardiff Met | Taffs Well | 5–1 (H) | 18 October 2025 | Second Round |
| Iwan Roberts |
Gresford Athletic | Llanrug United | 9–0 (H) | 18 October 2025 | Second Round |
| Jake Roberts |
Gresford Athletic | Llanrug United | 9–0 (H) | 18 October 2025 | Second Round |
| James Crole |
Penybont | Cambrian United | 3–1 (A) | 21 November 2025 | Third Round |
| Tom Hilditch |
Trearddur Bay | Glynneath Town | 5–2 (A) | 22 November 2025 | Third Round |
| Josh Lock |
Caernarfon Town | Penrhyncoch | 4–0 (H) | 22 November 2025 | Third Round |
| Aaron Williams |
Colwyn Bay | Pontypridd United | 3–0 (A) | 13 December 2025 | Fourth Round |
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(H) – Home team
(A) – Away team
4 – player scored 4 goals
5 – player scored 5 goals
