 The Welsh Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Teams | 193 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Bala Town |
| Runners-up | The New Saints |
The2016–17 FAWWelsh Cup is the 130th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams inWales. The defending champions areThe New Saints, having defeatedAirbus UK Broughton 2–0 in theprevious year's competition.[1] The total prize money for 2015–16 was set at £180,000.[2]
The First Qualifying Round featured teams outside of the top two tiers ofWelsh football league system. The matches in the first qualifying round were played on 19, 20, 21, and 27 August 2016 and was regionalised into North-west, North-east, Central, South-west and South-east.[3]
The matches of the Second Qualifying Round were played on 9 and 10 September 2016. The draw was regionalised into South, North and Central groupings.
The First Round matches were played on 29 and 30 September 2016 and 1, 2, 4, and October 2016. This round was regionalised to North and South groups and included teams from the second tier of Welsh football.
The Second Round matches were played on 4 and 5 November 2016. This round was regionalised into North and South groups.
The Third Round matches were played on 2, 3, and 10 December 2016. This round was not regionalised and a free draw.
The Fourth Round matches were played on 28 January 2017. This round was not regionalised and a free draw.
The Fifth Round matches were played on 25 February 2017. This round was not regionalised and a free draw.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 February | ||
| The New Saints | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Bangor City |
| Llanfair United | 0–7 | Caernarfon Town |
| Guilsfield | 0–3 | Bala Town |
| Prestatyn Town | 2–2 (a.e.t.) 3–4 (p) | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April | ||
| Caernarfon Town | 1–3 | Bala Town |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 0–3 | The New Saints |
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 April | ||
| Bala Town | 2–1 | The New Saints |
