The 1965–66 FAW Welsh Cup is the 79th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1965–66 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsWales Swansea Town
Runner-upEngland Chester

Key edit

League name pointed after clubs name.

  • CCL - Cheshire County League
  • FL D2 - Football League Second Division
  • FL D3 - Football League Third Division
  • FL D4 - Football League Fourth Division
  • SFL - Southern Football League
  • WLN - Welsh League North

Fifth round edit

Ten winners from the Fourth round and six new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Chester (FL D4) 4–1 Wrexham (FL D4)

Sixth round edit

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Newport County (FL D4) 2–2 Chester (FL D4)
replay Chester (FL D4) 2–0 Newport County (FL D4)

Semifinal edit

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Swansea Town (FL D3) 3–1 Merthyr Tydfil (SFL)
2 Bangor City (CCL) 0–3 Chester (FL D4)

Final edit

Replay were held at Chester.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Swansea Town (FL D3) 3–0 Chester (FL D4)
Chester (FL D4) 1–0 Swansea Town (FL D3)
replay Chester (FL D4) 1–2 Swansea Town (FL D3)

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