The 1978–79 FAW Welsh Cup is the 92nd season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1978–79 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsEngland Shrewsbury Town
Runner-upWales Wrexham

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
  • NPL - Northern Premier League
  • SFL - Southern Football League
  • WLN - Welsh League North
  • WLS - Welsh League South

Fourth round

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Nine winners from the Third round and seven new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Chester (FL D3) 0–0 Bangor City (NPL)
replay Bangor City (NPL) 0–1 Chester (FL D3)

Fifth round

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Chester (FL D3) 4–3 Oswestry Town (SFL)

Semifinal

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Shrewsbury Town (FL D3) 2–0 Worcester City (SFL)
2 Chester (FL D3) 0–1 Wrexham (FL D2)

Final

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Wrexham (FL D2) 1–1 Shrewsbury Town (FL D3)
Shrewsbury Town (FL D3) 1–0 Wrexham (FL D2)
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