The 1952–53 FAW Welsh Cup is the 66th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1952–53 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsWales Rhyl
Runner-upEngland Chester

League name pointed after clubs name.

  • CCL - Cheshire County League
  • FL D1 - Football League First Division
  • FL D3N - Football League Third Division North
  • SFL - Southern Football League
  • WLN - Welsh League North

Fifth round

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Eight winners from the Fourth round and ten new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Wrexham (FL D3N) 3–4 Chester (FL D3N)

Sixth round

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Three winners from the Fifth round plus Pwllheli & District. Six clubs get a bye to the Seventh round.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Chester (FL D3N) 2–0 Pwllheli & District (WLN)

Seventh round

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Chester (FL D3N) 5–0 Lovell's Athletic (SFL)

Semifinal

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Chester and Connah's Quay Nomads played at Wrexham.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Rhyl (CCL) 1–0 Cardiff City (FL D1)
2 Chester (FL D3N) 5–0 Connah's Quay Nomads (WLN)

Final

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Final were held at Bangor.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Rhyl (CCL) 2–1 Chester (FL D3N)
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