Nathaniel MG Cup | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | Wales |
Dates | 23 July 2022 – 28 January 2023 |
Teams | 46 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Bala Town (1st title) |
Runner-up | Connah's Quay Nomads |
All statistics correct as of 16 June 2022. |
The 2022–23 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 31st season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992. The reigning champions were Connah's Quay Nomads.
Format
- 44 clubs in the Cymru Premier, Cymru North and Cymru South leagues entered the season's League Cup.
- Caersws and Denbigh Town were awarded the two wildcard spots for the current season.[1]
- 2 teams from each of the Cymru North and Cymru South received byes into the second round - with those byes decided by being the first two clubs in each section of the competition to be drawn in the first round draw, These clubs joined the 12 clubs of the Cymru Premier plus the winners of the first round ties in the second round.
First round
The draw for the first round was made on 21 June 2022 with matches taking place on the weekend of 23 July. Colwyn Bay and Guilsfield of the Cymru North and Cwmbran Celtic and Ammanford in the Cymru South were drawn as the clubs receiving byes in to the second round[2]
Northern
23 July 2022 | Caersws (3) | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Prestatyn Town (2) | Caersws, Wales |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Recreation Ground Referee: Siôn Davies |
24 July 2022 | Chirk AAA (2) | 1–0 | Conwy Borough (2) | Chirk, Wales |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Holyhead Road Attendance: 170 Referee: Alex Livesey |
22 July 2022 | Denbigh Town (3) | 0–1 | Gresford Athletic (2) | Denbigh, Wales |
19:30 BST |
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Stadium: Central Park Referee: James Walker |
23 July 2022 | Holyhead Hotspur (2) | 1–2 | Llandudno (2) | Holyhead, Wales |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: The New Stadium Referee: Alex Livesey |
23 July 2022 | Mold Alexandra (2) | 2–3 | Holywell Town (2) | Mold, Wales |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Alyn Park Attendance: 382 Referee: Iwan Griffith |
23 July 2022 | Penrhyncoch (2) | 0–2 | Buckley Town (2) | Penrhyncoch, Wales |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Cae Baker Referee: Andy Harms |
22 July 2022 | Ruthin Town (2) | 4–1 | Porthmadog (2) | Ruthin, Wales |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Memorial Playing Fields Attendance: 227 Referee: Thomas Owen |
Southern
25 July 2022 | Briton Ferry Llansawel (2) | 3–2 | Afan Lido (2) | Briton Ferry, Wales |
19:30 BST |
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Stadium: Old Road Welfare Ground Referee: Richard Harrington |
23 July 2022 | Goytre United (2) | 1–6 | Trefelin BGC (2) | Goytre, Wales |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Glenhafod Park Stadium Referee: Teifion Cook |
22 July 2022 | Llanelli Town (2) | 1–1 (0–2 p) | Abergavenny Town (2) | Llanelli, Wales |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Stebonheath Park Attendance: 202 Referee: George Nemes |
23 July 2022 | Llantwit Major (2) | 0–2 | Carmarthen Town (2) | Llantwit Major, Wales |
14:30 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Windmill Ground Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones |
23 July 2022 | Pontardawe Town (2) | 1–2 | Llanidloes Town (2) | Pontardawe, Wales |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Parc Ynysderw Attendance: 75 Referee: Kim Fisher |
22 July 2022 | Swansea University (2) | 3–3 (7–6 p) | Cambrian and Clydach Vale (2) | Swansea, Wales |
19:30 BST | Matras ![]() Morgan ![]() |
Report |
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Stadium: Sketty Lane Attendance: 112 Referee: Alex McInch |
22 July 2022 | Taffs Well (2) | 4–1 | Ynyshir Albions (2) | Taff's Well, Wales |
19:30 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Rhiw'r Ddar Stadium Attendance: 253 Referee: Kris Hames |
Second round
The draw for the second round took place on 25 July and was conducted by Cardiff City assistant manager Tom Ramasut. The 12 JD Cymru Premier clubs enter the competition at the second round stage and are joined by Barry Town United and Cefn Druids, who were relegated from the top-flight last season. The second round ties took place over the weekend of 6 August.[3]
On 28 July 2022, Llandudno, Abergavenny Town and Briton Ferry Llansawel were removed from the Nathaniel MG Cup for rule breaches.[4]
- Cymru North side Llandudno beat Holyhead 2-1 in the first round, but have been removed after fielding two ineligible players.
- Abergavenny and Briton Ferry have also been removed for rule breaches.
- Afan Lido will advance in place of Briton Ferry, but Abergavenny will not be replaced by Llanelli as they have also been thrown out for a rule breach. Penybont received a bye to the third round.
- Llantwit Major, Mold Alexandra and Prestatyn Town were found proven of breaching the same rule, but those clubs were beaten in the first round.
Northern
5 August 2022 | Cefn Druids (2) | 0–1 | Buckley Town (2) | Cefn Mawr |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: The Rock Attendance: 187 Referee: Alex Livesey |
5 August 2022 | Holyhead Hotspur (2) | 0–1 | Caernarfon Town (1) | Holyhead |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: The New Stadium Attendance: 421 Referee: Nicholas Pratt |
6 August 2022 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 1–1 (5–4 p) | The New Saints (1) | Connah's Quay |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Deeside Stadium Attendance: 256 Referee: Mark Petch |
6 August 2022 | Caersws (3) | 1–6 | Holywell Town (2) | Caersws |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Recreation Ground Referee: Huw Jones |
6 August 2022 | Guilsfield (2) | 0–1 | Ruthin Town (2) | Guilsfield |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Community Centre Ground Referee: Karl Berry |
7 August 2022 | Gresford Athletic (2) | 2–1 | Airbus UK (1) | Gresford |
13:30 BST |
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Stadium: Clappers Lane Attendance: 292 Referee: John Jones |
7 August 2022 | Chirk AAA (2) | 1–6 | Bala Town (1) | Chirk |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Holyhead Road Attendance: 230 Referee: Iwan Griffith |
9 August 2022 | Colwyn Bay (2) | 1–1 (5–4 p) | Flint Town United (1) | Old Colwyn |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Four Crosses Construction Arena Attendance: 626 Referee: Aaron Jones |
Southern
5 August 2022 | Haverfordwest County (1) | 4–2 | Barry Town (2) | Haverfordwest |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Bridge Meadow Stadium Referee: Benjamin Williams |
5 August 2022 | Afan Lido (2) | 5–2 | Cwmbran Celtic (2) | Aberavon |
19:30 BST |
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Stadium: Marston Stadium Attendance: 173 Referee: Daniel Richardson |
6 August 2022 | Aberystwyth Town (1) | 2–1 | Llanidloes Town (2) | Aberystwyth |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Park Avenue Attendance: 260 Referee: Siôn Davies |
6 August 2022 | Pontypridd United (1) | 2–0 | Carmarthen Town (2) | Pontypridd |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: USW Sports Park Attendance: 173 Referee: Alex McInch |
6 August 2022 | Trefelin BGC (2) | 0–5 | Taffs Well (2) | Port Talbot |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Ynys Park Trefelin Referee: Ieuan Lewis |
6 August 2022 | Ammanford (2) | 2–1 | Swansea University (2) | Ammanford |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 167 Referee: Thomas Bevan |
7 August 2022 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | 2–1 | Newtown (1) | Cyncoed |
14:30 BST |
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Stadium: Cyncoed Campus Attendance: 102 Referee: Ryan Kenny |
Third round
The draw for the 2022/23 Nathaniel MG Cup third round took place at 8:15pm on Thursday 11 August and was conducted by Sgorio's Mike Davies. Flint Town United, despite losing in the previous round were reinstated due to a competition rule breach by Colwyn Bay. The third round ties took place on 20 and 21 September.[5]
Northern
20 September 2022 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 1–0 | Holywell Town (2) | Connah's Quay |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Deeside Stadium Attendance: 903 Referee: Siôn Davies |
20 September 2022 | Caernarfon Town (1) | 1–4 | Bala Town (1) | Caernarfon |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: The Oval Attendance: 326 Referee: Mark Petch |
20 September 2022 | Buckley Town (2) | 2–2 (7–8 p) | Gresford Athletic (2) | Buckley |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: The Globe Attendance: 238 Referee: Mark James | |
Penalties | ||||
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21 September 2022 | Ruthin Town (2) | 1–3 | Flint Town United (1) | Ruthin |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Memorial Playing Fields Attendance: 232 Referee: Conor Charlton-Fleming |
Southern
20 September 2022 | Afan Lido (2) | 2–0 | Pontypridd United (1) | Aberavon |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Marston Stadium Referee: Ryan Kenny |
20 September 2022 | Penybont (1) | 1–2 | Ammanford (2) | Bridgend |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Bryntirion Park Attendance: 306 Referee: Benjamin Williams |
20 September 2022 | Taffs Well (2) | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Haverfordwest County (1) | Taff's Well |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Rhiw'r Ddar Attendance: 206 Referee: Richard Harrington | |
Penalties | ||||
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20 September 2022 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | 2–2 (5–3 p) | Aberystwyth Town (1) | Cyncoed |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Cyncoed Campus Attendance: 403 Referee: David Morgan | |
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Quarter-finals
Northern
18 October 2022 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 2–0 | Ruthin Town (2) | Deeside |
19:45 |
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Report | Stadium: Deeside Stadium |
18 October 2022 | Bala Town (1) | 4–0 | Gresford Athletic (2) | Bala |
19:45 |
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Report | Stadium: Maes Tegid |
Southern
18 October 2022 | Taff's Well (2) | 2–1 | Afan Lido (2) | Taffs Well |
19:45 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Rhiw'r Ddar |
19 October 2022 | Ammanford (2) | 0–3 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | Ammanford |
19:30 | Report |
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Stadium: Ammanford Recreation Ground |
Semi-finals
26 November 2022 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 2–0 | Taff's Well (2) | Connah's Quay |
14:00 |
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Stadium: Deeside Stadium |
26 November 2022 | Bala Town (1) | 2–0 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (1) | Bala |
14:00 |
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Stadium: Maes Tegid Attendance: 172 |
Final
28 January 2023 | Connah's Quay Nomads (1) | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Bala Town (1) | Cefn-mawr |
12:45 | Stadium: The Rock |
Top scorers
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | ![]() |
Holywell Town | 4 |
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3 | ![]() |
Taffs Well | 3 |
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Afan Lido |
References
- ^ "Wildcard entries confirmed for 2022/23 Nathaniel MG Cup". Football Association of Wales. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup first round draw". Football Association of Wales. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup second round draw". Football Association of Wales. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup: Clubs thrown out of competition". BBC Sport. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Nathaniel MG Cup third round draw". Football Association of Wales. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.