2020–21 Welsh League Cup
The 2020–21 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) will be the 29th season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992. The reigning champions are Connah's Quay Nomads.
| Nathaniel MG Cup | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Wales England |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 December 2020 – TBD 2021 |
| Teams | 46 |
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 13 December 2020. | |
Format
- 44 clubs in the JD Cymru Premier, JD Cymru North & JD Cymru South Leagues will enter the season's League Cup.
- Newport County and Cardiff City were afforded the two wildcard spots for the current season.
- Due to Welsh Government Regulations, only clubs from Tiers 1 & 2 of the Welsh Domestic Pyramid were eligible to participate.
- In the first round, the wildcard entrants were both placed in the Southern section of the draw and joined 13 JD Cymru South teams, and Penrhyncoch from the JD Cymru North, whilst the Northern Section compromised of twelve teams for JD Cymru North.
- The top two unpromoted teams from the Tier 2 leagues last season, the 2 relegated JD Cymru Premier Clubs and the 12 teams currently playing in Tier 1 will join the competition in the Second Round later in 2021.
Access List
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | Leagues entering at this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round North & South | 12 December 2020 | North: 6 South: 8 | North: 12 South:16 | 28 | 12 JD Cymru North teams South: 2 Wildcard teams 13 JD Cymru South clubs 1 JD Cymru North club (Penrhyncoch) |
| Second round | TBA | 16 | 32 | 18 | Top 2 unpromoted teams from the Tier 2 leagues last season 2 relegated JD Cymru Premier clubs last season 12 JD Cymru Premier clubs 2 JD Cymru North/South clubs |
| Third round | TBA | 8 | 16 | None | |
| Quarter-finals | TBA | 4 | 8 | None | |
| Semi-finals | TBA | 2 | 4 | None | |
| Final | TBA | 1 | 2 | None |
First round
North
| 12 December 2020 | Holyhead Hotspur | 1–0 | Llandudno | Holyhead |
| 14:30 |
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[1] | Stadium: The New Oval |
| 12 December 2020 | Buckley | 2–2 (5–6 p) | Colwyn Bay | Buckley |
| 14:30 |
|
[2] |
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Stadium: Globe Way Stadium Referee: David Wright |
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| 12 December 2020 | Bangor City | 3–0 | Gresford | Bangor |
| 14:30 |
|
[3] | Stadium: Nantporth |
| 12 December 2020 | Llanrhaeadr | 2–2 (3–4 p) | Llangefni Town | Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant |
| 13:30 |
|
[4] |
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Stadium: The Recreation Field |
| Penalties | ||||
| 11 December 2020 | Holywell Town | P–P | Llanidloes Town | Holywell |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Halkyn Road |
| 12 December 2020 | Conwy Borough | 0–2 | Ruthin Town | Conwy |
| 14:30 | [5] |
|
Stadium: Y Morfa Stadium |
South
| 11 December 2020 | Newport County | P–P | Undy Athletic | Newport |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Rodney Parade |
| 11 December 2020 | Goytre United | P–P | Penrhyncoch | Goytre |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Glenhafod Park Stadium |
| 12 December 2020 | Pontypridd Town | 2–0 | Cwmbrân Celtic | Pontypridd |
| 14:30 |
|
[6] | Stadium: USW Sports Park |
| 12 December 2020 | Ammanford | 0–6 | Trefelin BGC | Ammanford |
| 14:30 | [7] |
|
Stadium: Recreation Ground |
| 12 December 2020 | Risca United | 5–2 | Afan Lido | Risca |
| 14:30 | [8] |
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Stadium: Ty-Isaf Park |
| 11 December 2020 | Cardiff City | 2–0 | Taff's Well | Pontypridd |
| 19:00 |
|
[9] | Stadium: USW Sports Park |
| 12 December 2020 | Port Talbot Town | 1–1 (2–4 p) | Cambrian & Clydach Vale | Port Talbot |
| 14:30 |
|
[10] |
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Stadium: Victoria Road |
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| 11 December 2020 | Llanelli Town | 1–2 | Llantwit Major | Llanelli |
| 19:00 |
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[11] |
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Stadium: Stebonheath Park |
Top scorers
- As of 12 December 2020
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Berry | Risca United | 3 |
| Damon Thomas | Trefelin BGC | ||
| 3 | Giacomo Mello | Bangor City | 2 |
| Shaun Tinsley | Buckley | ||
| Ryan Griffiths | Trefelin BGC | ||
| 6 | Ioan Clatworthy | Afan Lido | 1 |
| Craig Reddy | Afan Lido | ||
| Morgan Thomas | Afan Lido | ||
| Enzo Zicarelli | Bangor City | ||
| Josh Bull | Cambrian & Clydach Vale | ||
| Isaak Davies | Cardiff City | ||
| Kieron Evans | Cardiff City | ||
| Michael Williams | Colwyn Bay | ||
| Sion Edwards | Colwyn Bay | ||
| Corey Jones | Holyhead Hotspur | ||
| Ricky Kerr | Llanelli Town | ||
| Matthew Jones | Llangefni Town | ||
| Joe Vaughan | Llangefni Town | ||
| Andy Sinclair | Llanrhaeadr | ||
| Kurt Williams | Llanrhaeadr | ||
| Josh Jones | Llantwit Major | ||
| Cullen Kinsella | Llantwit Major | ||
| Luke Gullick | Pontypridd Town | ||
| Aiden Lewis | Pontypridd Town | ||
| Jordan Edwards | Port Talbot Town | ||
| Lewis Hitchock | Risca United | ||
| Jamie Cumming | Ruthin Town | ||
| Joshua Jones | Ruthin Town | ||
| Steve Berry | Trefelin BGC |
References
- "Llandudno bow out of Nathaniel MG Cup at Holyhead Hotspur". North Wales Pioneer.
- "Buckley Town 2 Colwyn Bay 2 (5-6 pens)". December 13, 2020.
- Parry, Cai (December 12, 2020). "Giacomo Mello brace secures second round spot after Bangor City win".
- County Times https://www.countytimes.co.uk/sport/18940551.shoot-agony-llanrhaeadr-llangefni-prevail/?ref=twtrec. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - Hughes, Matthew (December 12, 2020). "Jamie Cumming and Josh Jones ensure winning start for Hudson's Ruthin".
- Jones, Harrison (December 12, 2020). "Aiden Lewis and Luke Gullick on target as Ponty progress past Cwmbrân".
- "Trefelin Boys and Girls Club ~ Match Report: Ammanford AFC".
- Johnsey, Benjamin (December 11, 2020). "Tom Berry's hat-trick tops off dominant Risca United display".
- Price, Jack (December 11, 2020). "Davies and Evans on target as youthful Bluebirds progress past Taffs Well".
- Griffiths, Rhys (December 12, 2020). "Josh Bull nets winning penalty to give Kendall's Cambrian winning start".
- Neale, Pascal (December 11, 2020). "Llantwit dump Llanelli out of the Cup with Jones and Kinsella on target".
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