| Kupa e Shqipërisë | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Albania |
| Teams | 42 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Dinamo City |
| Runners-up | Egnatia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 39 |
| Goals scored | 152 (3.9 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Peter Itodo (8 goals) |
The2024–25 Albanian Cup (Albanian:Kupa e Shqipërisë) was the seventy-third season ofAlbania's annual cup competition, theAlbanian Cup. There were 42 participating teams.[1] The winners qualified for the2025–26 UEFA Conference League second qualifying round.
Egnatia were the defending champions, but lost on penalties againstDinamo City in thefinal after a 2−2 draw. It was the club's fourteenth Albanian Cup title overall.
| Kategoria Superiore The 10 clubs of the2024–25 season | Kategoria e Parë Twelve clubs of the2024–25 season | Kategoria e Dytë Twenty clubs of the2024–25 season |
Teams will enter the competition at various stages, as follows:
| Phase | Round | Clubs remaining | Clubs involved | From previous round | Entries in this round | First leg | Second leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First stage | Preliminary round | 42 | 4 | none | 4 | 25 September 2024 | |
| Round of 64 | 40 | 32 | 2 | 30 | 16 October 2024 | ||
| Round of 32 | 24 | 16 | 16 | none | 20 November 2024 | ||
| Second stage | Round of 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 14 & 15 January 2025 | |
| Quarter-finals | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | 5 & 6 February 2025 | 25 & 26 February 2025 | |
| Semi-finals | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | 2 & 3 April 2025 | 23 April 2025 | |
| Final | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | 1 May 2025 | ||
A total of four teams fromKategoria e Dytë competed in this round, two of which advanced.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Naftëtari (III) | 4–2 | Basania (III) |
| Murlani (III) | 3–5 | Albanët (III) |
| 25 September 2024 | Naftëtari | 4–2 | Basania | Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium,Kuçovë |
| 14:00CEST | Kajo Adebayou Gjishti | Konate | Referee: Endrit Zhuli |
Naftëtari advanced to theround of 64.
| 25 September 2024 | Murlani | 3–5 | Albanët | Barbullush Stadium,Barbullush |
| 14:00CEST | Cubi Uku | Meçuli Xhabafti Ahmati Alushi |
Albanët advanced to theround of 64.
A total of 32 teams (2 winners from the preliminary round, 14 teams fromKategoria e Dytë, 12 teams fromKategoria e Parë and 2Kategoria Superiore teams) competed in this round, 16 of which advanced to the second round.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Erzeni (II) | 1−0 | Naftëtari (III) |
| Kukësi (II) | 6−0 | Albanët (III) |
| Elbasani (I) | 4−0 | Turbina (III) |
| Bylis (I) | 5−1 | Adriatiku (III) |
| Flamurtari (II) | 15−1 | Devolli (III) |
| Apolonia (II) | 3−0 | Këlcyra (III) |
| Vora (II) | 6−1 | Gramshi (III) |
| Korabi (II) | 5−2 | Veleçiku (III) |
| Kastrioti (II) | 3−1 | Butrinti (III) |
| Lushnja (II) | 0−1 | Oriku (III) |
| Burreli (II) | 4−0 | Sopoti (III) |
| Besa (II) | 4−3 | Tërbuni (III) |
| Luzi 2008 (III) | 5−0 | Shkumbini (III) |
| Tomori (III) | 1−2 | Iliria (III) |
| Pogradeci (II) | 2−0 | Luftëtari (III) |
| Valbona (II) | 1−0 | Besëlidhja (III) |
| 16 October 2024 | Erzeni | 1−0 | Naftëtari | Tofik Jashari Stadium,Shijak |
| 13:30CEST | Radovani | Referee: Geisi Velçani |
Erzeni advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Kukësi | 6−0 | Albanët | Kukës Arena,Kukës |
| 13:30CEST | Jaiyeola Mejdani Metani Hilaj | Referee: Egli Menkshi |
Kukësi advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Elbasani | 4−0 | Turbina | Kompleksi Sportiv Shefqet Lamçja,Elbasan |
| 13:30CEST | Gjoni Melo Halili | Referee: Besnard Kaimi |
Elbasani advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Bylis | 5−1 | Adriatiku | Adush Muçaj Stadium,Ballsh |
| 13:30CEST | Treni Çelaj Bruno Gjata Laércio | Hasani | Referee: Erjon Bylykbashi |
Bylis advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Flamurtari | 15−1 | Devolli | Flamurtari Stadium,Vlorë |
| 13:30CEST | Beqja Selimi Kacbufi Pjeshka Hoxhaj Shkurtaj Adem Hasa Oshafi | Ivani | Referee: Erald Demiraj |
Flamurtari advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Apolonia | 3−0 | Këlcyra | Loni Papuçiu Stadium,Fier |
| 13:30CEST | Eneh Umejiego Onywuenyi | Referee: Kristi Hoxha |
Apolonia advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Vora | 6−1 | Gramshi | Vorë Stadium,Vorë |
| 13:30CEST | Lika Marinaj Rushiti Hoxha Nikqi | Dedja | Referee: Xhulian Bacaj |
Vora advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Korabi | 5−2 | Veleçiku | Fusha e Sportit Ahmetaq,Ahmetaq |
| 13:30CEST | Ndrejaj Shehu Reçi | Shekaj Pjetracaj | Referee: Mario Shabanaj |
Korabi advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Kastrioti | 3−1 | Butrinti | Redi Maloku Stadium,Fushë-Krujë |
| 13:30CEST | Maurício Ajine | Córdoba | Referee: Granit Sulko |
Kastrioti advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Lushnja | 0−1 | Oriku | Roza Haxhiu Stadium,Lushnjë |
| 13:30CEST | Shkreli | Referee: Gerard Çokaj |
Oriku advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Burreli | 4−0 | Sopoti | Liri Ballabani Stadium,Burrel |
| 13:30CEST | Ferruku Sina Marllon Arango Aristizabal | Referee: Memet Koçi |
Burreli advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Besa | 4−3 | Tërbuni | Kompleksi Sportiv Egnatia,Lekaj |
| 13:30CEST | Kurt Goxha Alexandre | Kaçubela Gjini | Referee: Egli Spahiu |
Besa advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Luzi 2008 | 5−0 | Shkumbini | Luz i Vogël Stadium,Luz i Vogël |
| 13:30CEST | Meta Xhika Morina Hasa | Referee: Klajdi Qendraj |
Luzi 2008 advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Tomori | 1−2 | Iliria | Tomori Stadium,Berat |
| 13:30CEST | Ngene | A. Selmani B. Selmani | Referee: Ardit Merdanaj |
Iliria advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Pogradeci | 2−0 | Luftëtari | Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium,Pogradec |
| 13:30CEST | Lila Kastrati | Referee: Ervin Kotemelo |
Pogradeci advanced to theround of 32.
| 16 October 2024 | Valbona | 1−0 | Besëlidhja | Internacional Complex,Pezë Helmës |
| 13:30CEST | Lawal | Referee: Rebani Gemi |
Valbona advanced to theround of 32.
The 16 winning teams from the first round competed in the second round, 8 of which advanced to the round of 16.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Erzeni (II) | 2–1 | Valbona (II) |
| Kukësi (II) | 2–1 | Pogradeci (II) |
| Elbasani (I) | 3−1 | Iliria (III) |
| Bylis (I) | 3–1 | Luzi 2008 (III) |
| Flamurtari (II) | 0–1 | Besa (II) |
| Vora (II) | 3–1 | Oriku (III) |
| Apolonia (II) | 3–1 | Burreli (II) |
| Korabi (II) | 1–4 | Kastrioti (II) |
| 20 November 2024 | Erzeni | 2–1 | Valbona | Tofik Jashari Stadium,Shijak |
| 13:00CET | Referee: Granit Sulko |
Erzeni advanced to theround of 16.
| 20 November 2024 | Kukësi | 2–1 | Pogradeci | Kukës Arena,Kukës |
| 13:00CET |
| Referee: Mikele Dyrmishi |
Kukësi advanced to theround of 16.
| 20 November 2024 | Elbasani | 3−1 | Iliria | Elbasan Arena,Elbasan |
| 13:00CET |
| Referee: Erald Demiraj |
Elbasani advanced to theround of 16.
| 20 November 2024 | Bylis | 3–1 | Luzi 2008 | Adush Muçaj Stadium,Ballsh |
| 13:00CET |
| Referee: Ardit Merdanaj |
Bylis advanced to theround of 16.
| 20 November 2024 | Flamurtari | 0–1 | Besa | Flamurtari Stadium,Vlorë |
| 13:00CET |
| Referee: Indrit Myrtja |
Besa advanced to theround of 16.
Vora advanced to theround of 16.
| 20 November 2024 | Apolonia | 3–1 | Burreli | Loni Papuçiu Stadium,Fier |
| 13:00CET |
| Referee: Mario Shabanaj |
Apolonia advanced to theround of 16.
| 20 November 2024 | Korabi | 1–4 | Kastrioti | Internacional Complex,Pezë Helmës |
| 13:00CET |
| Referee: Memet Koçi |
Kastrioti advanced to theround of 16.
| Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||||||
| Tirana | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bylis (a.e.t.) | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bylis | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kastrioti | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia (a.e.t.) | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Partizani | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Laçi | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kukësi | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laçi | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Partizani | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Partizani | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Apolonia | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia | 2 (4) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dinamo City (p) | 2 (5) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teuta | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elbasani (a.e.t.) | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elbasani | 0 | 3 | 3 (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| Vllaznia (p) | 0 | 3 | 3 (5) | ||||||||||||||||
| Vllaznia (a.e.t.) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Besa | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vllaznia | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dinamo City | 0 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dinamo City | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Erzeni | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dinamo City (a.e.t.) | 0 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Skënderbeu | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Skënderbeu | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vora | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
The round of 16 matches were played between the eight winners from the second round and clubs seeded 1–8 in the2023–24 Kategoria Superiore.
| 15 January 2025 | Dinamo City | 6−1 | Erzeni | Elbasan Arena,Elbasan |
| 13:30CET | Itodo Bregu Nani Vila | Hoxha | Referee: Laver Alla |
Dinamo City advanced to thequarter finals.
| 15 January 2025 | Teuta | 0−2 (a.e.t.) | Elbasani | Niko Dovana Stadium,Durrës |
| 17:00CET | Tsague Lleshi | Referee: Erjon Bastari |
Elbasani advanced to thequarter finals.
| 15 January 2025 | Vllaznia | 1−0 (a.e.t.) | Besa | Loro Boriçi Stadium,Shkodër |
| 17:00CET | Çoba | Referee: Emanuela Rusta |
Vllaznia advanced to thequarter finals.
| 15 January 2025 | Partizani | 2−0 | Apolonia | Arena e Demave,Tirana |
| 17:00CET | Keko | Referee: Daniel Vrapi |
Partizani advanced to thequarter finals.
| 14 January 2025 | Laçi | 3−1 | Kukësi | Laçi Stadium,Laç |
| 13:00CET | Tresa Bullari | Badjie | Referee: Klodian Shahini |
Laçi advanced to thequarter finals.
| 14 January 2025 | Tirana | 1−2 (a.e.t.) | Bylis | Vora Stadium,Vorë |
| 13:00CET | Ernest | Marku Ruçi | Referee: Silvio Dyrmishi |
Bylis advanced to thequarter finals.
| 15 January 2025 | Skënderbeu | 1−0 | Vora | Devolli Stadium,Bilisht |
| 13:00CET | Rabiu |
Skënderbeu advanced to thequarter finals.
| 15 January 2025 | Egnatia | 4−0 | Kastrioti | Egnatia Arena,Rrogozhinë |
| 13:00CET | Aliyev Ndreca Melo Doukouo | Referee: Adrian Beqiraj |
Egnatia advanced to thequarter finals.
The quarter-final matches were played between clubs advancing from the round of 16.[2]
| 5 February 2025 | Bylis | 1−3 | Egnatia | Adush Muçaj Stadium,Ballsh |
| 13:30CET | Ruçi | Ujka Wotlai Kasa | Referee: Emanuela Rusta |
| 26 February 2025 | Egnatia | 2−2 | Bylis | Egnatia Arena,Rrogozhinë |
| 13:30CET | Xhemajli Bakayoko | Gjata Kane | Referee: Silvio Dyrmishi |
Egnatia advanced to thesemi finals.
| 5 February 2025 | Elbasani | 0−0 | Vllaznia | Elbasan Arena,Elbasan |
| 17:00CET | Referee: Daniel Vrapi |
| 25 February 2025 | Vllaznia | 3−3 (a.e.t.) (5−4p) | Elbasani | Loro Boriçi Stadium,Shkodër |
| 17:00CET | Lila Gurishta Krymi | Lajthia Olberkis | Referee: Klodian Shahini | |
| Penalties | ||||
Vllaznia advanced to thesemi finals.
| 25 February 2025 | Partizani | 2−1 | Laçi | Arena e Demave,Tirana |
| 17:00CET | Podstrelov Keko | Bibo | Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
Partizani advanced to thesemi finals.
| 6 February 2025 | Dinamo City | 0−2 | Skënderbeu | Elbasan Arena,Elbasan |
| 17:00CET | Charles Lorran | Referee: Erjon Bylykbashi |
| 26 February 2025 | Skënderbeu | 0−4 (a.e.t.) | Dinamo City | Skënderbeu Stadium,Korçë |
| 16:30CET | Nasto Itodo Qardaku Zabërgja | Referee: Emanuela Rusta |
Dinamo City advanced to thesemi finals.
The two-legged semi-finals were played between clubs advancing from the quarter-finals.
| 2 April 2025 | Vllaznia | 0−0 | Dinamo City | Loro Boriçi Stadium,Shkodër |
| 19:00CEST | Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 23 April 2025 | Dinamo City | 4−3 | Vllaznia | Elbasan Arena,Elbasan |
| 19:00CEST | Itodo Zabërgja | Gruda Balaj Kahrimanovic | Referee: Kreshnik Barjamaj |
Dinamo City advanced to thefinal.
| 3 April 2025 | Egnatia | 0−1 | Partizani | Egnatia Arena,Rrogozhinë |
| 19:00CEST | Keko | Referee: Kreshnik Barjamaj |
| 23 April 2025 | Partizani | 0−2 (a.e.t.) | Egnatia | Arena e Demave,Tirana |
| 19:00CEST | Xhemajli Guindo | Referee: Olsid Ferataj |
| Egnatia | 2−2 (a.e.t.) | Dinamo City |
|---|---|---|
| Guindo Bakayoko | Itodo | |
| Penalties | ||
| 4−5 | ||
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo City | 8 | |
| 2 | Flamurtari | 5 | |
| 3 | Partizani | 4 | |
| Korabi | |||
| 5 | Dinamo City | 3 | |
| Egnatia/Elbasani |