The 1955–56 FAW Welsh Cup is the 69th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1955–56 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsWales Cardiff City
Runner-upWales Swansea Town

Key edit

League name pointed after clubs name.

  • B&DL - Birmingham & District League
  • CCL - Cheshire County League
  • FL D1 - Football League First Division
  • FL D2 - Football League Second Division
  • FL D3N - Football League Third Division North
  • FL D3S - Football League Third Division South
  • SFL - Southern Football League

Fifth round edit

Nine winners from the Fourth round and seven new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Rhyl (CCL) 0–2 Chester (FL D3N)

Sixth round edit

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Swansea Town (FL D2) 1–0 Chester (FL D3N)

Semifinal edit

Swansea Town and Newport County played at Cardiff, Oswestry Town and Cardiff City played at Wrexham.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Oswestry Town (B&DL) 0–7 Cardiff City (FL D1)
2 Swansea Town (FL D2) 5–2 Newport County (FL D3S)

Final edit

Final were held at Cardiff.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Cardiff City (FL D1) 3–2 Swansea Town (FL D2)

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