The 2024–25 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) is the 33rd season of the Welsh League Cup competition, which was established in 1992. The reigning champions were The New Saints.
| Nathaniel MG Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Wales |
| Teams | 48 |
Format
edit- 44 clubs in the Cymru Premier, Cymru North and Cymru South leagues entered the season's League Cup.
- Cardiff City, Merthyr Town, Newport County and Swansea City also competed as wildcard entries.[1]
- All Cymru Premier sides received a bye into the second round, alongside second tier sides Ammanford, Colwyn Bay, Llanelli Town and Pontypridd United.[2]
First round
editThe draws for the first and second rounds were made on 19 June 2024.[2][3]
Northern
edit| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| 19 July 2024 | ||
| Llay Welfare | 3–1 | Denbigh Town |
| Flint Mountain | 0–3 | Gresford Athletic |
| Ruthin Town | 2–1 | Bangor 1876 |
| 20 July 2024 | ||
| Penrhyncoch | 0–3 | Guilsfield |
| Caersws | 0–1 | Holywell Town |
| Buckley Town | 5–1 | Prestatyn Town |
| Llandudno | 3–0 | Newport County |
| 21 July 2024 | ||
| Airbus UK Broughton | 3–2 | Mold Alexandra |
Southern
edit| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| 19 July 2024 | ||
| Taff's Well | 1–3 | Merthyr Town |
| Afan Lido | 1–3 | Cardiff City |
| 20 July 2024 | ||
| Cwmbran Celtic | 2–3 | Trethomas Bluebirds |
| Caerau (Ely) | 2–1 | Trefelin |
| Penrhiwceiber Rangers | 1–4 | Goytre United |
| Carmarthen Town | 2–1 | Cambrian United |
| Llantwit Major | 2–0 | Newport City |
| 21 July 2024 | ||
| Baglan Dragons | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Swansea City |
Second round
editNorthern
edit| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Buckley Town | 0–3 | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| The New Saints | 5–1 | Flint Town United |
| Llandudno | 2–2 (4–2 p) | Guilsfield |
| Gresford Athletic | 1–4 | Airbus UK Broughton |
| Ruthin Town | 0–1 | Bala Town |
| Colwyn Bay | 0–2 | Aberystwyth Town |
| Newtown | 2–2 (1–3 p) | Caernarfon Town |
| Holywell Town | 3–1 | Llay Welfare |
Southern
edit| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | 0–3 | Penybont |
| Cardiff City | 3–1 | Pontypridd United |
| Trethomas Bluebirds | 3–1 | Baglan Dragons |
| Carmarthen Town | 0–5 | Haverfordwest County |
| Merthyr Town | 2–0 | Ammanford |
| Goytre United | 3–2 | Caerau (Ely) |
| Llantwit Major | 2–3 | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
| Barry Town United | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Llanelli Town |
Third round
editNorthern
edit| 17 September 2024 | Connah's Quay Nomads | 3–2 | Caernarfon Town | |
| 19:45 |
| 17 September 2024 | Airbus UK Broughton | 0–1 | The New Saints | |
| 19:45 |
| 17 September 2024 | Bala Town | 2–0 | Holywell Town | |
| 19:45 |
| 17 September 2024 | Aberystwyth Town | 3–2 | Llandudno | |
| 20:00 | } |
Southern
edit| 17 September 2024 | Cardiff City | 2–1 | Merthyr Town | |
| 19:30 |
| 17 September 2024 | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 9–1 | Goytre United | |
| 19:45 |
| 17 September 2024 | Penybont | 1–0 | Haverfordwest County | |
| 19:45 |
| 17 September 2024 | Trethomas Bluebirds | 1–4 | Barry Town United | |
| 19:45 |
Quarter-finals
editNorthern
edit| 22 October 2024 | Connah's Quay Nomads | 1–2 | Aberystwyth Town | Flint |
| 19:45 | Stadium: Essity Stadium |
| 13 November 2024 | The New Saints | 3–1 | Bala Town | |
| 19:45 |
Southern
edit| 22 October 2024 | Barry Town United | 3–2 | Penybont | Jenner Park, Barry |
| 19:45 |
| 21 October 2024 | Cardiff City | 3–2 | Cardiff Met University | Cardiff, Wales |
| 19:45 | Report | Stadium: Cardiff International Sports Stadium Attendance: 300 |
Semi-finals
edit| 1 December 2024 | Barry Town United (1) | v | The New Saints (1) | Barry |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Jenner Park |
| 30 November 2024 | Aberystwyth Town (1) | v | Cardiff City | Aberystwyth, Wales |
| 14:30 | Stadium: Park Avenue, Aberystwyth |
References
edit- ^ Allen, Olly (17 June 2024). "Wildcards confirmed for 2024/25 Nathaniel MG Cup". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Allen, Olly (19 June 2024). "Nathaniel MG Cup: Round One & Round Two draws". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "League Cup - Scores & Fixtures - Football". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 July 2024.