The 1956–57 FAW Welsh Cup is the 70th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1956–57 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsWales Wrexham
Runner-upWales Swansea Town

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

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Ten winners from the Fourth round and six new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Oswestry Town (B&DL) 0–3 Chester (FL D3N)

Sixth round

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Tie no Home Score Away
1 Cardiff City (FL D1) 0–2 Chester (FL D3N)

Semifinal

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Swansea Town and Newport County played both matches at Cardiff, Wrexham and Chester played at Rhyl.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Swansea Town (FL D2) 1–1 Newport County (FL D3S)
replay Swansea Town (FL D2) 3–0 Newport County (FL D3S)
2 Wrexham (FL D3N) 2–0 Chester (FL D3N)

Final

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Final were held at Cardiff.

Tie no Home Score Away
1 Wrexham (FL D3N) 2–1 Swansea Town (FL D2)
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