The 2015–16 FAW Welsh Cup is the 129th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales. The defending champions are The New Saints, having defeated Newtown 2–0 in the previous year's competition.[1] The total prize money for 2015–16 was set at £158,000.[2]
 The Welsh Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | The New Saints |
Both qualifying rounds and the first two rounds proper were regionalised, thereafter the draws were made nationwide.
First qualifying round edit
Northern Region edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aberffraw | 4-1 | Gaerwen |
| Amlwch Town | 3-2 (a.e.t.) | Meliden |
| Aston Park Rangers | 2-4 | Llandyrnog United |
| Blaenau Ffestiniog | 0-6 | Prestatyn Sports |
| Brymbo | 4-1 | Halkyn United |
| Caerwys | 1-3 | Castell Alun Colts |
| Cefn Albion | 5-2 | Llanuwchllyn |
| CPD Sychdyn | 2-1 | Argoed United |
| Ewloe Harriers | 2-3 | Lex Glyndwr |
| Greenfield | 2-1 | Overton Recreational |
| Llanerch y medd | 8-0 | Talysarn Celts |
| Llanfairpwll | 2-4 | Llanberis |
| Llangefni Town | 3-0 | Mynydd Llandegai |
| Llangollen Town | 9-1 | Llay Miners Welfare |
| Llanystumdwy | 0-1 | Dyffryn Nantlle Vale |
| Mochdre Sports | 3-2 | Llanllyfni |
| Penley | 4-3 | Brickfield Rangers FC |
| Penmaenmawr Phoenix | 3-1 | Pwllheli |
| Pentraeth | 7-1 | Menai Bridge Tigers |
| Penyffordd | 8-0 | Coedpoeth United |
| Rhostyllen | 6-0 | AFC Brynford |
| Saltney Town | 1-4 | Queens Park |
| St Asaph City FC | 0-2 | Llanrwst United |
| Trearddur Bay United | 5-2 | Glan Conwy |
Central Region edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aberaeron | 6-1 | Abermule |
| Berriew | 11-2 | Newbridge on Wye |
| Hay St Mary | 2-2 (a.e.t.) 5-4 (pens) |
Llansantffraid Village |
| Knighton Town | 4-0 | Kerry |
| Llanfyllin Town | 2-4 | Machynlleth |
| Montgomery Town | 3-0 | Pontrhydfendigaid |
| Presteigne St. Andrews | 2-4 | Tywyn Bryncrug |
| Welshpool Town | 5-4 | Borth United |
Southern Region edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Butetown | 4-1 | Blaenrhondda |
| AFC Perthcelyn | 1-2 | Llantwit Fardre |
| Bettws | 6-2 | Newcastle Emlyn |
| Brecon Corinthians | 3-0 | Penrhiwfer FC |
| Bridgend Street | 2-3 | Cardiff Corinthians |
| Canton Liberal FC | 1-2 | Pontypridd Town |
| Cardiff Hibernians | 3-5 | Treharris Athletic Western |
| Carnetown | 1-7 | Pontyclun |
| Cornelly United | 2-4 | Penlan FC |
| Cwmbach Royal Stars | 2-0 | Ely Rangers |
| FC Tredegar | 4-4 (a.e.t.) 1-4 (pens) |
Dynamo Aber FC |
| Garw | 3-0 | Ynysygerwn |
| Graig | 2-4 | Cwm Welfare |
| Llangynwyd Rangers | 4-2 | Trefelin |
| Llantwit Major | 5-0 | Cefn Cribwr |
| Lliswerry FC | 1-1 (a.e.t.) 3-4 (pens) |
Newport Civil Service |
| Merthyr Saints | 5-2 | Cogan Coronation |
| Panteg | 2-1 | Newport YMCA |
| Penrhiwceiber Constitutional Athletic | 2-1 | Clwb Cymric |
| Porthcawl Town Athletic | 3-1 | Caerau |
| RTB Ebbw Vale | 6-2 | Aberfan |
| STM Sports | 6-0 | West of St Julians |
| Sully Sports | 3-0 | Treforest |
| Tredegar Town | 0-2 | Caerleon |
| Treowen Stars | 3-2 | Aber Valley YMCA |
| Trethomas Bluebirds | 2-3 (a.e.t.) | Cwmbran Town |
| Ynysddu Welfare | 4-0 | Machen AFC |
Quarter-final edit
Prior the quarter finals there were two qualifying rounds and four rounds proper. Quarter final matches were played on Saturday 5 March 2016.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus UK Broughton (1) | 3-0 | Bala Town (1) |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (2) | 0-2 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) |
| Cwmbran Celtic (3) | 1-2 | Port Talbot Town (1) |
| The New Saints (1) | 1-0 | Newtown (1) |
Semi-final edit
Semi-final matches are to be played on Saturday 2 April 2016, both at Latham Park, Newtown, Powys.[4]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Talbot Town (1) | 0–7 | Airbus UK Broughton (1) |
| The New Saints (1) | 5–0 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) |
Final edit
| The New Saints (1) | 2 – 0 | Airbus UK Broughton (1) |
|---|---|---|
Brobbel  33'Quigley 51' |
Report |
References edit
- ^ "The New Saints 2–0 Newtown AFC". BBC Sport. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Cup Competition Entry Forms". Welsh FA. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Welsh Cup Quarter Final draw". faw.org.uk. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "Welsh Cup 2015-16". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
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