The 1972–73 FAW Welsh Cup is the 86th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.
League name pointed after clubs name.
- CCL - Cheshire County League
- FL D2 - Football League Second Division
- FL D3 - Football League Third Division
- FL D4 - Football League Fourth Division
- MWL - Mid-Wales Football League
- NPL - Northern Premier League
- SFL - Southern Football League
- WLN - Welsh League North
- WLS - Welsh League South
Nine winners from the Third round and seven new clubs.