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2020–21 Welsh League Cup

The 2020–21 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 29th season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992. The reigning champions were Connah's Quay Nomads. The competition was suspended in December 2020, before being cancelled in March 2021.[1]

2020–21 Welsh League Cup
Nathaniel MG Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
England
Dates11–12 December 2020
Teams46
Tournament statistics
Matches played14
Goals scored36 (2.57 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Tom Berry
Damon Thomas
(3 goals each)

Format edit

  • 44 clubs in the JD Cymru Premier, JD Cymru North & JD Cymru South Leagues will enter the season's League Cup.
  • Newport County and Cardiff City were afforded the two wildcard spots for the season.
  • Due to Welsh Government Regulations, only clubs from Tiers 1 & 2 of the Welsh Domestic Pyramid were eligible to participate.
  • In the first round, the wildcard entrants were both placed in the Southern section of the draw and joined 13 JD Cymru South teams, and Penrhyncoch from the JD Cymru North, whilst the Northern Section comprised twelve teams for JD Cymru North.
  • The top two unpromoted teams from the Tier 2 leagues last season, the 2 relegated JD Cymru Premier Clubs and the 12 teams currently playing in Tier 1 will join the competition in the Second Round later in 2021.

Access List edit

Round Main date Number of fixtures Clubs New Entries Leagues entering at this round
First round
North
&
South		 12 December 2020
North: 6
South: 8
North: 12
South:16		 28 North:
12 JD Cymru North teams
South:
2 Wildcard teams
13 JD Cymru South clubs
1 JD Cymru North club (Penrhyncoch)
Second round TBA 16 32 18 Top 2 unpromoted teams from the Tier 2 leagues last season
2 relegated JD Cymru Premier clubs last season
12 JD Cymru Premier clubs
2 JD Cymru North/South clubs
Third round TBA 8 16 None
Quarter-finals TBA 4 8 None
Semi-finals TBA 2 4 None
Final TBA 1 2 None

First round edit

North edit

12 December 2020 Holyhead Hotspur 1–0LlandudnoHolyhead
14:30
  • Corey Jones   4'
 [2] Stadium: The New Oval
12 December 2020 Buckley2–2
(5–6 p)		 Colwyn Bay Buckley
14:30
  • Shaun Tinsley   84', 90+1'
 [3]
  • Michael Williams   9'
  • Sion Edwards   44'
 Stadium: Globe Way Stadium
Referee: David Wright
Penalties
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  • Morgan Ashworth  
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12 December 2020 Bangor City 3–0GresfordBangor
14:30
  • Enzo Zicarelli   17'
  • Giacomo Mello   31', 50'
 [4] Stadium: Nantporth
12 December 2020 Llanrhaeadr2–2
(3–4 p)		 Llangefni Town Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
13:30
  • Joe Vaughan   27'
  • Matthew Jones   69'
 [5]
  • Kurt Williams   4'
  • Andy Sinclair   18'
 Stadium: The Recreation Field
Penalties
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11 December 2020 Holywell TownP–PLlanidloes TownHolywell
19:00 Stadium: Halkyn Road
12 December 2020 Conwy Borough0–2 Ruthin Town Conwy
14:30 [6]
  • Jamie Cumming   23'
  • Joshua Jones   49'
 Stadium: Y Morfa Stadium

South edit

11 December 2020 Newport CountyP–PUndy AthleticNewport
19:00 Stadium: Rodney Parade
11 December 2020 Goytre UnitedP–PPenrhyncochGoytre
19:00 Stadium: Glenhafod Park Stadium
12 December 2020 Pontypridd Town 2–0Cwmbrân CelticPontypridd
14:30
  • Aiden Lewis   12'
  • Luke Gullick   70'
 [7] Stadium: USW Sports Park
12 December 2020 Ammanford0–6 Trefelin BGC Ammanford
14:30 [8]
  • Ryan Griffiths    
  • Damon Thomas      
  • Steve Berry   (pen.)
 Stadium: Recreation Ground
12 December 2020 Risca United 5–2Afan LidoRisca
14:30
  • Tom Berry   8', 34', 59'
  • Lewis Hitchock   16' (pen.)
  • Morgan Thomas   89' (o.g.)
 [9]
  • Craig Reddy   33'
  • Ioan Clatworthy   54'
 Stadium: Ty-Isaf Park
11 December 2020 Cardiff City 2–0Taff's WellPontypridd
19:00
  • Kieron Evans   44'
  • Isaak Davies   79' (pen.)
 [10] Stadium: USW Sports Park
12 December 2020 Port Talbot Town1–1
(2–4 p)		 Cambrian & Clydach Vale Port Talbot
14:30
  • Jordan Edwards   8'
 [11]
  • Josh Bull   90+6'
 Stadium: Victoria Road
Penalties
  • Connor Harris  
  • Jordan Edwards  
  • Jack Underwood  
  • Morgan Thomas  
  • Liam Edwards  
  • Dai Thomas  
  • Jarred Wright  
  • Cam Thomas  
  • Josh Bull  
11 December 2020 Llanelli Town1–2 Llantwit Major Llanelli
19:00
  • Ricky Kerr   5'
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  • Cullen Kinsella   43'
  • Josh Jones   50'
 Stadium: Stebonheath Park

Competition Cancelled edit

On 31 March 2021, The Football Association of Wales National Cup Board (NCB) decided to cancel the rest of the Nathaniel MG Cup competition for the 2020–21 season. [1]

The decision to cancel the competition was made as the ongoing public health crisis made it impossible to make playing the rest of the competition viable.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "League Cup Cancelled". March 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "Llandudno bow out of Nathaniel MG Cup at Holyhead Hotspur". North Wales Pioneer.
  3. ^ "Buckley Town 2 Colwyn Bay 2 (5-6 pens)". December 13, 2020.
  4. ^ Parry, Cai (December 12, 2020). "Giacomo Mello brace secures second round spot after Bangor City win".
  5. ^ "Shoot out agony for Llanrhaeadr as Llangefni prevail". County Times.
  6. ^ Hughes, Matthew (December 12, 2020). "Jamie Cumming and Josh Jones ensure winning start for Hudson's Ruthin".
  7. ^ Jones, Harrison (December 12, 2020). "Aiden Lewis and Luke Gullick on target as Ponty progress past Cwmbrân".
  8. ^ "Trefelin Boys and Girls Club ~ Match Report: Ammanford AFC".
  9. ^ Johnsey, Benjamin (December 11, 2020). "Tom Berry's hat-trick tops off dominant Risca United display".
  10. ^ Price, Jack (December 11, 2020). "Davies and Evans on target as youthful Bluebirds progress past Taffs Well".
  11. ^ Griffiths, Rhys (December 12, 2020). "Josh Bull nets winning penalty to give Kendall's Cambrian winning start".
  12. ^ Neale, Pascal (December 11, 2020). "Llantwit dump Llanelli out of the Cup with Jones and Kinsella on target".
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