2021–22 Welsh League Cup
Nathaniel MG Cup | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | Wales |
Dates | 16 July 2021 – 6 February 2022 |
Teams | 46 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Connah's Quay Nomads (3rd title) |
Runner-up | Cardiff Met University |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 45 |
Goals scored | 174 (3.87 per match) |
All statistics correct as of 6 February 2022. |
The 2021–22 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 30th season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992. The reigning champions were Connah's Quay Nomads.
Format
[edit]- 44 clubs in the Cymru Premier, Cymru North and Cymru South leagues will enter the season's League Cup.
- Newport County and Denbigh Town were awarded the two wildcard spots for the current season.
- In the first round, the wildcard entrants were placed one in each section, joining 13 clubs from each of the Cymru North and South
- Three teams from each of the Cymru North and Cymru South were awarded byes in the first round, and along with the 12 Cymru Premier teams join the competition in the Second round.
Access List
[edit]Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | Leagues entering at this round |
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First round Northern & Southern |
17 July 2021 | Northern: 7 Southern: 7 |
Northern: 14 Southern:14 |
28 | Northern: 13 Cymru North teams 1 Wildcard team Southern: 1 Wildcard team 13 Cymru South clubs |
Second round Northern & Southern |
7 August 2021 | Northern: 8 Southern: 8 |
Northern: 16 Southern:16 |
18 | 12 Cymru Premier clubs 6 Cymru North/South clubs |
Third round Northern & Southern |
21 September 2021 | 8 | 16 | None | |
Quarter-finals Northern & Southern |
26 October 2021 | 4 | 8 | None | |
Semi-finals | 26 & 27 November 2021 | 2 | 4 | None | |
Final | 6 February 2022 | 1 | 2 | None |
First round
[edit]The draw for the first round took place on 24 June 2021.[1] The game between Port Talbot Town and Swansea University was postponed on 16 July after two Port Talbot players tested positive for COVID-19 and the Port Talbot squad was told to self-isolate by Welsh health authorities.[2] Port Talbot Town subsequently forfeited the match in line with the approach adopted by the Football Association of Wales for the 2021–22 season's cup matches in relation to teams unable to play cup games due to Coronavirus infections.
Northern
[edit]17 July 2021 | Airbus UK Broughton (2) | 1–1 (6—5 p) | Guilsfield (2) | Broughton |
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Stadium: The Airfield Referee: Aled Williams | |
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16 July 2021 | Bangor City (2) | 5–0 | Holyhead Hotspur (2) | Bangor |
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Stadium: Nantporth Attendance: 150 Referee: Mark James |
17 July 2021 | Holywell Town (2) | 2–1 | Colwyn Bay (2) | Holywell |
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Stadium: Halkyn Road Referee: John Jones |
16 July 2021 | Llandudno (2) | 3–3 (3—0 p) | Denbigh Town (3) | Llandudno |
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Stadium: Maesdu Park Referee: Conor Charlton-Fleming | |
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17 July 2021 | Llangefni Town (2) | 1–2 | Prestatyn Town (2) | Llangefni |
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Stadium: Cae Bob Parry Referee: James Walker |
17 July 2021 | Llanidloes Town (2) | 2–3 | Gresford Athletic (2) | Llanidloes |
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Stadium: Victoria Park Referee: Alex Livesey |
17 July 2021 | Llanrhaeadr (2) | 1–4 | Penrhyncoch (2) | Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant |
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Stadium: The Recreation Field Referee: Cheryl Foster |
Southern
[edit]16 July 2021 | Briton Ferry Llansawel (2) | 2–2 (3—4 p) | Pontypridd Town (2) | Briton Ferry |
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Stadium: Old Road Attendance: 202 Referee: Ryan Kenny | |
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17 July 2021 | Cambrian & Clydach Vale BGC (2) | 4–1 | Carmarthen Town (2) | Clydach Vale |
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Stadium: King George's New Field Referee: Benjamin Williams |
17 July 2021 | Cwmbran Celtic (2) | 3–0 | Afan Lido (2) | Cwmbran |
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Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 105 Referee: Kim Fisher |
16 July 2021 | Llanelli Town (2) | 5–0 | Newport County (–) | Llanelli |
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Stadium: Stebonheath Park Referee: Alex McInch |
17 July 2021 | Llantwit Major (2) | 3–3 (2—4 p) | Risca United (2) | Llantwit Major |
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Stadium: Windmill Ground Attendance: 68 Referee: Joshua Howells | |
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Forfeit to Swansea University | Port Talbot Town (2) | – | Swansea University (2) |
17 July 2021 | Trefelin BGC (2) | 2–0 | Taff's Well (2) | Port Talbot |
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Stadium: Ynys Park Referee: Teifion Cook |
Second round
[edit]The draw for the Second round took place on 21 July 2021.[3] All ties were played 6 and 7 August. The tie between Llandudno and Connah's Quay Nomads was reversed with Connah's Quay Nomads hosting the game instead of Llandudno.
Northern
[edit]6 August 2021 | Airbus UK Broughton (2) | 3—2 | Buckley Town (2) | Broughton |
19:45 |
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Stadium: The Airfield Attendance: 315 Referee: Aaron Jones |
6 August 2021 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 2—0 | Llandudno (2) | Connah's Quay |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Deeside Stadium Referee: Thomas Owen |
6 August 2021 | Conwy Borough (2) | 1—3 | Holywell Town (2) | Conwy |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Y Morfa Stadium Referee: Alex Livesey |
7 August 2021 | Flint Town United (1) | 1—1 (1–3 p) | Bala Town (1) | Flint |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Cae-y-Castell Attendance: 240 Referee: Simon Evans | |
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7 August 2021 | Gresford Athletic (2) | 0—1 | Bangor City (2) | Gresford |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Clappers Lane Attendance: 105 Referee: Nicholas Platt |
7 August 2021 | Penrhyncoch (2) | 2—1 | The New Saints (1) | Penrhyn-coch |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Cae Baker Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones |
6 August 2021 | Prestatyn Town (2) | 3—0 | Cefn Druids (1) | Prestatyn |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Bastion Road Referee: John Jones |
6 August 2021 | Ruthin Town (2) | 0—3 | Caernarfon Town (1) | Ruthin |
19:00 |
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Stadium: Memorial Playing Fields Attendance: 338 Referee: Mark Petch |
Southern
[edit]6 August 2021 | Aberystwyth Town (1) | 1—1 (5—4 p) | Penybont (1) | Aberystwyth |
20:00 |
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Stadium: Park Avenue Referee: Robert Jenkins | |
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6 August 2021 | Ammanford (2) | 0—4 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | Ammanford |
19:45 |
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Stadium: The Rec Attendance: 412 Referee: Benjamin Williams |
7 August 2021 | Barry Town United (1) | 5—0 | Llanelli Town (2) | Barry |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Jenner Park Stadium Referee: Alex McInch |
7 August 2021 | Cambrian & Clydach Vale BGC (2) | 2—4 | Newtown (1) | Clydach Vale |
14:30 |
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Stadium: King George's New Field Referee: Daniel Richardson |
7 August 2021 | Cwmbran Celtic (2) | 1—2 | Pontypridd Town (2) | Cwmbran |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 104 Referee: Kris Hames |
7 August 2021 | Haverfordwest County (1) | 3—0 | Goytre United (2) | Haverfordwest |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Bridge Meadow Stadium Referee: George Nemes |
7 August 2021 | Trefelin BGC (2) | 2—0 | Risca United (2) | Port Talbot |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Ynys Park Referee: Teifion Cook |
6 August 2021 | Undy Athletic (2) | 1—1 (5—3 p) | Swansea University (2) | Undy |
19:00 |
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Stadium: The Causeway Referee: Ryan Kenny | |
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Third round
[edit]The draw for the Third round took place on 11 August 2021.[4] All ties were played 21 and 22 September.
Northern
[edit]21 September 2021 | Bangor City (2) | 0—0 (7—8 p) | Bala Town (1) | Bangor |
19:45 | Stadium: Nantporth Attendance: 220 Referee: Aaron Wyn Jones | |||
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21 September 2021 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 6—3 | Airbus UK Broughton (2) | Connah's Quay |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Deeside Stadium Referee: Mark Petch |
21 September 2021 | Newtown (1) | 5—0 | Caernarfon Town (1) | Newtown |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Latham Park Attendance: 211 Referee: Alex McInch |
21 September 2021 | Prestatyn Town (2) | 3—4 | Holywell Town (2) | Prestatyn |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Bastion Road Referee: Thomas Owen |
Southern
[edit]21 September 2021 | Aberystwyth Town (1) | 2—5 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | Aberystwyth |
20:00 |
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Stadium: Park Avenue Attendance: 258 Referee: Benjamin Williams |
21 September 2021 | Barry Town United (1) | 3—0 | Trefelin BGC (2) | Barry |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Jenner Park Stadium Attendance: 224 Referee: Richard Harrington |
21 September 2021 | Haverfordwest County (1) | 5—0 | Undy Athletic (2) | Haverfordwest |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Bridge Meadow Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Ryan Kenny |
22 September 2021 | Penrhyncoch (2) | 1—3 | Pontypridd Town (2) | Penrhyn-coch |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Cae Baker Referee: Robert Jenkins |
Quarter-finals
[edit]The draw was made on 23 September with this being the last round where clubs were placed in regional draws.[5] All ties were played on 26 October.
Northern
[edit]26 October 2021 | Bala Town (1) | 3—1 | Newtown (1) | Bala |
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Stadium: Maes Tegid Attendance: 268 Referee: Iwan Griffith |
26 October 2021 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 4—0 | Holywell Town (2) | Connah's Quay |
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Stadium: Deeside Stadium Attendance: 346 Referee: Mark Petch |
Southern
[edit]26 October 2021 | Barry Town United (1) | 7—1 | Pontypridd Town (2) | Barry |
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Stadium: Jenner Park Stadium Attendance: 612 Referee: Alex McInch |
26 October 2021 | Haverfordwest County (1) | 0—2 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | Haverfordwest |
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Stadium: Bridge Meadow Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Ryan Kenny |
Semi-finals
[edit]The semi finals saw both remaining North Walian and South Walian clubs drawn together.[6]
26 November 2021 | Bala Town (1) | 1—4 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | Bala |
19:45 |
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Stadium: Maes Tegid Attendance: 274 Referee: Tom Owen |
27 November 2021 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | 3—2 | Barry Town United (1) | Cardiff |
14:30 |
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Stadium: Cyncoed Campus Stadium Attendance: 394 Referee: Lee Evans |
Final
[edit]6 February 2022 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | 0—0 (9—10 p) | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | Bridgend |
12:30[7] | Match report | Stadium: SDM Glass Stadium Attendance: 822 Referee: Dean John | ||
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References
[edit]- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup round 1 Draw". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Match postponed: Port Talbot Town vs Swansea University". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup round 2 Draw". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup third round draw". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Jones, Harrison. "Nathaniel MG Cup quarter-final draw – see who your team draws". Y Clwb Pel-Droed. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup: Nomads and Cardiff Met reach final". BBC Sport. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Evans, Adam (14 December 2021). "Cymru Premier club boss bemused by Nathaniel MG Cup final venue". ExpoSport. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
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