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| Nathaniel MG Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Wales England |
| Dates | 28 August 2018 – 19 January 2019 |
| Teams | 28 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cardiff MU (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Cambrian & Clydach Vale |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 27 |
| Goals scored | 109 (4.04 per match) |
All statistics correct as of 19 January 2019. | |
The2018–19 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes asThe Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 27th season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992.
Played under a regionalised, knock-out format, the 2018–19 competition was the fifth to be held since the tournament was expanded to include clubs from outside theWelsh Premier League. As well as the 12Welsh Premier League clubs from the previous season, the top five qualifying clubs from thenorthern andsouthern feeder leagues would enter the tournament, along with a number of wildcard entrants.
The trophy was won by Premier League sideCardiff Met. who defeated second tierCambrian & Clydach Vale B. & G.C. 2–0 inBarry.[1] It was the first time Met had won the cup and the first final appearance for Cambrian, who upset four-time defending championsThe New Saints in the semi-finals.
Ties were played on 28 August 2018.
The semi-finalists from theprevious season,The New Saints,Cardiff Met,Connah's Quay andNewtown received abye to the second round.
The draw for this round was made on 31 August. Ties were played between 25 September and 3 October.
The draw for this round was made on 3 October, just prior to the last Second Round match between Prestatyn and The New Saints. Ties were played on 30 October.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bala Town | 0–1 | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| Llandudno | 0–5 | The New Saints |
| Cambrian & Clydach Vale B. & G.C. | 1–0 | Newtown |
| Cardiff Met. | 6–0 | Haverfordwest County |
The draw for this round was made on 31 October. Ties were played on 23 and 24 November.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cambrian & Clydach Vale B. & G.C. | 2–1 | The New Saints |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 0–1 | Cardiff Met. |
The match was played on Saturday 19 January 2019 atJenner Park,Barry and was shown live onS4C. This was the first time that the final was held at that ground.
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | 2–0 | Cambrian & Clydach Vale B. & G.C. |
|---|---|---|
Adam Roscrow 40',90+4' | Report |
| Seasons | |
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| Finals | |
