1878–79 Welsh Cup

The 1878–79 Welsh Cup was the second season of the Welsh Cup. The cup was won by Newtown White Star who defeated Wrexham 1–0 in the final.

First round

Source: Welsh Football Data Archive

Replay

Source: Welsh Football Data Archive

Oswestry receive a bye to the next round

Second round

Source: Welsh Football Data Archive

Newtown receive bye into next round

Third round

Source: Welsh Football Data Archive

Replay

The replay was abandoned after half-an-hour, with the White Stars 3–1 up, after the Bangor umpire punched a White Stars player. The WFA ordered a replay but Bangor refused to play.

Wrexham received a bye to the next round.

Semi-final

Source: Welsh Football Data Archive

Replay

Source: Welsh Football Data Archive

Final

References

• The History of the Welsh Cup 1877-1993 by Ian Garland (1991)
• Welsh Football Data Archive