2019–20 Liechtenstein Cup

The 2019–20 Liechtenstein Cup was the 75th season of Liechtenstein's annual cup competition. Seven clubs compete with a total of 15 teams for one spot in the first qualifying round of the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League. FC Vaduz are the defending champions.

2019–20 Liechtenstein Cup
CountryLiechtenstein
Teams7 (and 8 reserve teams)
Defending championsFC Vaduz
Championsabandoned, no champion

On 11 May 2020, the competition was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein. The team remaining in the competition with the highest UEFA club coefficient, Vaduz, were selected to play in the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League by the Liechtenstein Football Association, entering the first qualifying round, pending confirmation from UEFA.[1]

Participating clubs
2019–20 Challenge League
(2nd tier)		 2019–20 1. Liga
(4th tier)		 2019–20 2. Liga
(6th tier)		 2019–20 3. Liga
(7th tier)		 2019–20 4. Liga
(8th tier)		 2019–20 5. Liga
(9th tier)
  • FC Balzers II
  • USV Eschen/Mauren III
  • FC Ruggell II
  • FC Schaan
  • FC Triesen II
  • FC Schaan II
  • FC Triesenberg II
  • FC Vaduz III

Teams in bold are still active in the competition.

TH Title holders.

First round

The first round involved all except the four highest-placed teams. Five teams received a bye to the second round by drawing of lot. FC Vaduz II did not enter the competition.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
27 August 2019
FC Vaduz III (9) 0–6 FC Triesen (7)
28 August 2019
FC Triesen II (8) 0–1 FC Balzers II (8)
FC Triesenberg II (9) 3–4 FC Schaan II (9)

Second round

The second round involved all except the four highest-placed teams and the three teams eliminated in the first round.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
17 September 2019
USV Eschen/Mauren III (8) 1–3 FC Triesenberg (7)
FC Schaan (8) 5–3 USV Eschen/Mauren II (7)
FC Schaan II (9) 7–6 FC Ruggell II (8)
18 September 2019
FC Balzers II (8) 2–4 FC Triesen (7)

Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals involved the four teams who won in the second round, as well as the top four highest placed teams (FC Vaduz, FC Balzers, USV Eschen/Mauren and FC Ruggell).

Team 1  Score  Team 2
23 October 2019
FC Triesenberg (7) 0–5 FC Ruggell (6)
29 October 2019
FC Triesen (7) 1–3 FC Vaduz (2)
FC Schaan II (9) 0–7 FC Balzers (4)
30 October 2019
FC Schaan (8) 0–3 USV Eschen/Mauren (4)

Semifinals
Team 1  Score  Team 2
11 March
FC Balzers (4) 1–6 FC Vaduz (2)
7 April
FC Ruggell (6) Cancelled USV Eschen/Mauren (4)

Final
Team 1  Score  Team 2
6 May
FC Vaduz (2) Cancelled Winner Semifinal 2

References
  1. "Aus für alle Nationalen Wettbewerbe". Liechtensteiner Fussballverband. 11 May 2020.
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