The 1972–73 FAW Welsh Cup is the 86th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1972–73 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsWales Cardiff City
Runner-upWales Bangor City

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

Fourth round

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Nine winners from the Third round and seven new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Chester (FL D4) 1–0 Wrexham (FL D3)

Fifth round

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Welshpool (MWL) 1–1 Chester (FL D4)
replay Chester (FL D4) 1–0 Welshpool (MWL)

Semifinal

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Bangor City (NPL) 2–0 Hereford United (FL D4)
2 Chester (FL D4) 0–1 Cardiff City (FL D2)

Final

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Bangor City (NPL) 1–0 Cardiff City (FL D2)
Cardiff City (FL D2) 5–0 Bangor City (NPL)
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