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1971–72 Welsh Cup

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1971–72 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsWales Wrexham
Runner-upWales Cardiff City

The 1971–72 FAW Welsh Cup is the 85th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

Key

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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
  • SFL – Southern Football League
  • WLN – Welsh League North
  • WLS – Welsh League South

Fifth round

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Ten winners from the Fourth round and six new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Holyhead Town (WLN) 0–0 Chester (FL D4)
replay Chester (FL D4) 7–2 Holyhead Town (WLN)

Sixth round

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Rhyl (CCL) 2–1 Chester (FL D4)

Semifinal

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Rhyl (CCL) 1–2 Cardiff City (FL D2)
2 Wrexham (FL D3) 2–0 Newport County (FL D4)

Final

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Wrexham (FL D3) 2–1 Cardiff City (FL D2)
Cardiff City (FL D2) 1–1 Wrexham (FL D3)
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