Tournament details | |
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Country | Republic of Ireland |
Venue(s) | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
Dates | 9 July 2021 — 28 November 2021 |
Teams | 44 (all) 12 (qualifying round) 32 (main competition) |
Final positions | |
Champions | St Patrick's Athletic (4th title) |
Runner-up | Bohemians |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 32 |
Goals scored | 113 (3.53 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Patrick Hoban – 7 goals |
(Note: All statistics do not include qualifying round) |
The 2021 FAI Cup was the 101st edition of the Republic of Ireland's primary national cup competition. This edition features teams from the League of Ireland Premier Division and the First Division, as well as non-league teams. The competition is to begin with qualifying on the week ending 11 July 2021. [1]
The winners of the FAI Cup earns automatic qualification for the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League.
Qualifying round
The draw for the qualifying round took place on 14 June 2021.
A total of 18 teams were in the qualifying round draw. Six teams received byes into the first round of the competition: Bangor GG F.C., Malahide United, Liffey Wanderers, St. Kevin's Boys, Usher Celtic and College Corinthians[2]
9 July 2021 | Oliver Bond Celtic | 1–2 | Killester Donnycarney | Grangegorman, Dublin 7 |
19:30 | Troy Carey ![]() |
Report | Sean Rogers ![]() Gary Kenna ![]() |
Stadium: Grangegorman Astro Referee: Robert Redmond |
10 July 2021 | Maynooth University Town | 3–1 | Bonagee United | Maynooth, County Kildare |
14:00 | Cillian Duffy ![]() Cillian Duffy ![]() Jack O'Connor ![]() |
Report | Jack Parke ![]() Packie Mailey ![]() Packie Mailey ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: NUI Maynooth Astro |
10 July 2021 | Ringmahon Rangers | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) | Crumlin United | Mahon, County Cork |
15:00 | Anthony McAlavey ![]() |
Report | Alan McGreal ![]() |
Stadium: Ringmahon Park Referee: Raymond Murphy |
10 July 2021 | St Mochta's | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Cockhill Celtic | Clonsilla, Dublin 15 |
16:00 | Gareth McCaffrey ![]() Alan Byrne ![]() |
Report | Garbhan Friel ![]() |
Stadium: Porterstown Road |
10 July 2021 | Fairview Rangers | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Athenry | Garryowen, County Limerick |
18:00 | Conor Coughlan ![]() Eoin Duff ![]() |
Report | Cole Connolly ![]() Jamie O'Driscoll ![]() |
Stadium: Fairgreen Referee: Brian Higgins |
11 July 2021 | Kilnamanagh | 5–0 | Home Farm | Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 |
11:00 | Dean Clarke ![]() Dean Clarke ![]() Sean Byrne ![]() Dean Clarke ![]() Stephen Kinch ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Ned Kelly Park |
First round
The draw for the first round took place on 13 July 2021.[3]
A total of 32 teams are in the first round draw: 20 teams from the Premier Division and First Division, six teams who received byes from the qualifying round and six winners of the qualifying round.
All ties were played the week ending Sunday 25 July 2021.
Teams in bold advanced to the second round.
Premier Division | First Division | Leinster Senior League | Munster Senior League |
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23 July 2021 | (2) Athlone Town | 4–4 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) | Waterford (1) | Athlone, County Westmeath |
19:45 | Glen McAuley ![]() Stephen Meaney ![]() Glen McAuley ![]() Glen McAuley ![]() |
Report | Anthony Wordsworth ![]() Shane Griffin ![]() Anthony Wordsworth ![]() ![]() Greg Halford ![]() George Forrest ![]() |
Stadium: Athlone Town Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Damien McGrath |
Penalties | ||||
Gary Comerford ![]() Glen McAuley ![]() Jack Reynolds ![]() Dylan Hand ![]() |
Shane Griffin ![]() Cameron Evans ![]() Tunmise Sobowale ![]() John Martin ![]() |
23 July 2021 | (1) St Patrick's Athletic | 6–0 | Bray Wanderers (2) | Inchicore, Dublin 8 |
19:45 | Billy King ![]() Jason McClelland ![]() Ben McCormack ![]() Sam Bone ![]() Paddy Barrett ![]() Billy King ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Richmond Park Attendance: 750 Referee: John McLoughlin |
23 July 2021 | (2) UCD | 2–0 | Shelbourne (2) | Belfield, Dublin 4 |
19:45 | Colm Whelan ![]() Harvey O'Brien ![]() |
Report | Stadium: UCD Bowl Attendance: 200 Referee: David Dunne |
23 July 2021 | (2) Wexford | 3–0 | Cabinteely (2) | Crossabeg, County Wexford |
19:45 | Kyle Robinson ![]() Lorcan Fitzgerald ![]() Jack Moylan ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Ferrycarrig Park Referee: Oliver Moran |
23 July 2021 | (3) Maynooth University Town | 4–0 | Malahide United (3) | Maynooth, County Kildare |
20:00 | Paddy O'Sullivan ![]() Paddy O'Sullivan ![]() Paddy O'Sullivan ![]() Jackson Ryan ![]() |
Report | Stadium: NUI Maynooth Astro Referee: John McCarthy |
23 July 2021 | (3) St Kevin's Boys | 1–4 | Kilnamanagh (3) | Whitehall, Dublin 9 |
20:00 | Jordan Cromwell ![]() |
Report | Dean Clarke ![]() Sean Byrne ![]() Gary McCabe ![]() Dean Clarke ![]() |
Stadium: St Aidan's CBS Astro Referee: Eddie Reilly |
23 July 2021 | (1) Shamrock Rovers | 2–0 | Galway United (2) | Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
20:00 | Rory Gaffney ![]() Dylan Watts ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Tallaght Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Robert Hennessy |
24 July 2021 | (1) Drogheda United | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) | Derry City (1) | Drogheda, County Louth |
15:00 | Dinny Corcoran ![]() Dane Massey ![]() James Brown ![]() ![]() |
Report | Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe ![]() Danny Lafferty ![]() |
Stadium: Head In The Game Park Attendance: 200 Referee: Paul McLaughlin |
Penalties | ||||
Jake Hyland ![]() James Clarke ![]() Luke Heeney ![]() Killian Phillips ![]() |
Joe Thomson ![]() Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe ![]() Cameron McJannet ![]() James Akintunde ![]() Evan McLaughlin ![]() |
24 July 2021 | (3) Fairview Rangers | 0–3 (a.e.t.) | Finn Harps (1) | Garryowen, County Limerick |
16:00 | Report | Sean Boyd ![]() Paul Danagher ![]() Barry McNamee ![]() |
Stadium: Fairgreen Referee: Graham Kelly |
24 July 2021 | (3) Bangor Greenhills Greenpark | 0–5 | Longford Town (1) | Mullolagher, County Longford |
19:30 | Report | Dean Williams ![]() Dylan Grimes ![]() Darragh Nugent ![]() Callum Warfield ![]() Aaron O'Driscoll ![]() |
Stadium: Bishopsgate Referee: Paul Norton | |
Note: Bangor GG gave up home advantage to Longford Town as their own home venue Greenhills Park was unsuitable to host the fixture. |
25 July 2021 | (3) Killester Donnycarney | 1–0 | Usher Celtic (3) | Killester, Dublin 5 |
11:00 | Eoin Fowler ![]() |
Report | Jordan Buckley ![]() |
Stadium: Hadden Park Referee: Lee Duffy |
25 July 2021 | (3) Crumlin United | 1–2 | St Mochta's (3) | Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
14:00 | Liam Brady ![]() Glen Fulham ![]() |
Report | Mick Daly ![]() Gareth McCaffrey ![]() Liam Brady ![]() |
Stadium: VEC Captains Road Referee: Declan Troy |
25 July 2021 | (3) Liffey Wanderers | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Cobh Ramblers (2) | Belfield, Dublin 4 |
14:00 | Report | Nathan O'Connell ![]() Danny O'Connell ![]() |
Stadium: UCD Bowl Referee: Gavin Colfer |
25 July 2021 | (2) Treaty United | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Dundalk (1) | Garryowen, County Limerick |
14:00 | Anthony O'Donnell ![]() |
Report | Patrick McEleney ![]() |
Stadium: Markets Field Attendance: 200 Referee: Neil Doyle |
25 July 2021 | (3) College Corinthians | 0–5 | Bohemians (1) | Turners Cross, County Cork |
15:00 | Report | Keith Buckley ![]() Aaron Doran ![]() Keith Ward ![]() Jamie Mullins ![]() Dawson Devoy ![]() |
Stadium: Turners Cross Referee: Ray Matthews |
25 July 2021 | (1) Sligo Rovers | 2–3 | Cork City (2) | Sligo, County Sligo |
17:00 | Romeo Parkes ![]() Romeo Parkes ![]() |
Report | Beineon O'Brien-Whitmarsh ![]() Dylan McGlade ![]() Dale Holland ![]() |
Stadium: The Showgrounds Attendance: 400 Referee: Rob Harvey |
Bracketed number denotes which tier team currently plays in
Second round
The draw for the second round was made on 27 July 2021 at 6:30pm.[4]
All ties were set to be played the week ending Sunday 29 August 2021.
Teams in bold advanced to the Quarter-finals.
Premier Division | First Division | Leinster Senior League |
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27 August 2021 | (2) Cork City | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) | St Patrick's Athletic (1) | Turners Cross, County Cork |
19:45 | Barry Coffey ![]() |
Report | Chris Forrester ![]() |
Stadium: Turners Cross Attendance: 900 Referee: Derek Tomney |
Penalties | ||||
Dylan McGlade ![]() Barry Coffey ![]() Darragh Crowley ![]() |
Chris Forrester ![]() Ben McCormack ![]() Jason McClelland ![]() Alfie Lewis ![]() |
27 August 2021 | (1) Dundalk | 5–1 | St Mochta's (3) | Dundalk, County Louth |
19:45 | Sami Ben Amar ![]() Patrick Hoban ![]() Patrick Hoban ![]() Patrick Hoban ![]() Jeongwoo Han ![]() |
Report | Gareth McCaffrey ![]() |
Stadium: Oriel Park Attendance: 500 Referee: Graham Kelly |
27 August 2021 | (2) UCD | 2–1 | Longford Town (1) | Belfield, Dublin 4 |
19:45 | Paul Doyle ![]() Colm Whelan ![]() |
Report | Dean Williams ![]() |
Stadium: UCD Bowl Attendance: 500 Referee: Adriano Reale |
27 August 2021 | (1) Waterford | 4–1 | Kilnamanagh (3) | Waterford City, County Waterford |
19:45 | John Martin ![]() Cameron Evans ![]() John Martin ![]() Phoenix Patterson ![]() |
Report | Adam Buckley ![]() |
Stadium: RSC Attendance: 552 Referee: Rob Hennessy |
27 August 2021 | (1) Finn Harps | 1–0 | Derry City (1) | Ballybofey, County Donegal |
20:00 | Tunde Owolabi ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Finn Park Attendance: 800 Referee: Rob Harvey |
28 August 2021 | (3) Maynooth University Town | 3–2 | Cobh Ramblers (2) | Baldonnel, Dublin 22 |
19:00 | John Kavanagh ![]() Jack O'Connor ![]() Jackson Ryan ![]() |
Report | Conor Drinan ![]() John Kavanagh ![]() Jason Abbott ![]() |
Stadium: John Hyland Park Attendance: 200 Referee: Alan Patchell |
29 August 2021 | (3) Killester Donnycarney | 0–2 | Wexford (2) | Hadden Park, Killester |
14:00 | Ryan Robinson ![]() |
Report | Tyler Dunphy ![]() Karl Manahan ![]() |
Stadium: Hadden Park Attendance: 200 Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan |
29 August 2021 | (1) Bohemians | 2–1 | Shamrock Rovers (1) | Phibsborough, Dublin 7 |
16:00 | Ali Coote ![]() Georgie Kelly ![]() Andy Lyons ![]() |
Report | Roberto Lopes ![]() Ronan Finn ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Dalymount Park Attendance: 800 Referee: Neil Doyle |
Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals was made on 31 August 2021 at 6:30pm.
All ties were set to be played the week ending Sunday 19 September 2021.
Teams in bold advanced to the Semi-finals.
Premier Division | First Division | Leinster Senior League |
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17 September 2021 | (1) Bohemians | 4–0 | Maynooth University Town (3) | Phibsborough, Dublin 7 |
19:45 | Keith Buckley ![]() Conor Levingston ![]() Keith Ward ![]() Roland Idowu ![]() |
Report | Alex Kelly ![]() |
Stadium: Dalymount Park Attendance: 1,800 Referee: Adriano Reale |
17 September 2021 | (1) St Patrick's Athletic | 3–0 | Wexford (2) | Inchicore, Dublin 8 |
19:45 | Sam Bone ![]() Darragh Burns ![]() Darragh Burns ![]() Ronan Coughlan ![]() |
Report | Conor Crowley ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Richmond Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Derek Tomney |
17 September 2021 | (2) UCD | 2–3 | Waterford (1) | Belfield, Dublin 4 |
19:45 | Colm Whelan ![]() Liam Kerrigan ![]() Colm Whelan ![]() |
Report | Junior Quitirna ![]() Phoenix Patterson ![]() Prince Mutswunguma ![]() |
Stadium: UCD Bowl Referee: Rob Hennessy |
17 September 2021 | (1) Finn Harps | 3–3 | Dundalk (1) | Ballybofey, County Donegal |
20:00 | Tunde Owolabi ![]() Jordan Mustoe ![]() Sean Boyd ![]() Sean Boyd ![]() |
Report | Patrick Hoban ![]() Sean Murray ![]() Patrick Hoban ![]() |
Stadium: Finn Park Attendance: 1,690 Referee: Damien McGrath |
21 September 2021 Replay | (1) Dundalk | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Finn Harps (1) | Dundalk, County Louth |
19:45 | Sean Murray ![]() Patrick Hoban ![]() Michael Duffy ![]() |
Report | Sean Boyd ![]() |
Stadium: Oriel Park Referee: Ben Connolly |
Semi-finals
The draw for the semi-finals was made on 24 September 2021 at 9:45pm after the league game between Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic by former League of Ireland player Conan Byrne live on RTÉ2.[5]
All ties are set to be played the week ending Sunday 22 October 2021.
Teams in bold advanced to the Semi-finals.
Premier Division |
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22 October 2021 | (1) Bohemians | 1–0 | Waterford (1) | Phibsborough, Dublin 7 |
19:45 | Georgie Kelly ![]() Dawson Devoy ![]() Georgie Kelly ![]() |
Report | Niall O'Keeffe ![]() ![]() Kyle Ferguson ![]() ![]() Prince Mutswunguma ![]() |
Stadium: Dalymount Park Attendance: 3,400 Referee: Rob Harvey |
22 October 2021 | (1) St Patrick's Athletic | 3–1 | Dundalk (1) | Inchicore, Dublin 8 |
19:45 | Billy King ![]() Matty Smith ![]() Darragh Burns ![]() |
Report | Patrick Hoban ![]() |
Stadium: Richmond Park Attendance: 5,500 Referee: Neil Doyle |
Final
28 November 2021 | St Patrick's Athletic | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Bohemians | Dublin |
16:00 | Chris Forrester ![]() |
[6] | Rory Feely ![]() |
Stadium: Aviva Stadium Attendance: 37,126 Referee: Rob Hennessy |
Penalties | ||||
Ronan Coughlan ![]() Billy King ![]() Chris Forrester ![]() Jason McClelland ![]() Robbie Benson ![]() |
Dawson Devoy ![]() Conor Levingston ![]() Stephen Mallon ![]() Tyreke Wilson ![]() Keith Ward ![]() |
References
- ^ "First round qualifying draw made". Limerick Post. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "FAI Cup Qualifying Round Draw confirmed". Football Association of Ireland. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Holders Dundalk to visit Treaty United, Bohs away to Cork's Corinthians in first round". The 42. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "SSE Airtricity League". Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
- ^ "Dublin clubs avoid each other as FAI Cup semi-final draw is made". The 42. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "FAI Cup Final Report: Bohemians 1 – 1 St. Patrick's Athletic (St. Pat's win 4-3 on penos AET)". extra time. Retrieved 28 November 2021.