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1885–86 Welsh Cup

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1885–86 Football Association of Wales Challenge Cup
The Welsh Cup
Tournament details
Country Wales
Final positions
ChampionsDruids
Runner-upNewtown

The 1885–86 FAW Welsh Cup was the 9th edition of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

First Round

Rhostyllen Victoria 1 – 2 Berwyn Rangers
Wrexham Olympic 1 – 5 Ellesmere
Shrewsbury Castle Blues 6 – 0 Trefonen
Welshpool Town 5 – 2 Vyrnwy United
Llanfyllin Town 8 – 0 Wem White Stars
Chester 0 – 3 Crewe Britannia
Davenham 0 – 2 Northwich Victoria
Crewe Alexandra 7 – 1 Hartford F.C.
Porthmadog 2 – 1 Carnarvon Athletic F.C.

Replays

Rhostyllen Victoria 2 – 1 Berwyn Rangers

Second Round

Druids 7 – 1 Ellesmere
Rhostyllen Victoria bye
Shrewsbury Castle Blues 3 – 0 Llanfyllin Town Llanfyllin
Crewe Alexandra 5 – 1 Crewe Britannia

Replays

Third Round

Rhostyllen Victoria 0 – 0 Druids
Shrewsbury Castle Blues 1 – 1 Newtown

Replays

Rhostyllen Victoria 1 – 5 Druids
Shrewsbury Castle Blues 0 – 2 Newtown

Semifinals

Replays

Final

3 April 1886 Druids 4 – 0 Newtown Racecourse Ground
J Vaughan' (2 goals)
E Bowen'
J Doughty'
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: T Sloan (Liverpool)

References

Bibliography

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

Notes