The 1882–83 FAW Welsh Cup was the sixth edition of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1882–83 Football Association of Wales Challenge Cup
The Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Teams22
Final positions
ChampionsWrexham
Runner-upDruids

First round

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Rhyl walkover Corwen
  • Corwen failed to appear for the arranged fixture.
Dolgellau Idris 6 – 1 Holywell Rovers, at Corwen
Aberystwyth bye
Hartford 9 – 0 Crown F.C.

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28 October 1882 Wrexham 4 – 1 Davenham Rhosddu Recreation Ground
W. Roberts x1, R. Davies x1, M. Davies x1
4 November 1882 Oswestry White Star 1 – 0 Trefonen Oswestry
4 November 1882 Black Park 0 – 5 Berwyn Rangers
J.E Jones x3, T. Attwell x2
Dolgellau Mountaineers bye

Replays

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Second round

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9 December 1882 Aberystwyth 2 – 0 Dolgellau Idris Aberystwyth

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9 December 1882 Coedpoeth 2 – 4 Wrexham Coedpoeth

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16 December 1882 Hare & Hounds (Wrexham) 1 – 5 Northwich Victoria The Racecourse, Wrexham
J. Pugh
Druids 12 – 1 Dolgellau Mountaineers

Third round

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Aberystwyth 4 – 2 Druids
Rhyl bye

Replays

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Fourth round

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Semifinals

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Final

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Wrexham1 – 0Druids
W Roberts  75'
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Mr WH Holt (Shrewsbury)
 
 
 
 
 
Wrexham
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Druids[3]

References

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Bibliography

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  • Garland, Ian (1991). The History of the Welsh Cup 1877-1993. Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-37-6.

Notes

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