The 2020–21 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 29th season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992. The reigning champions were Connah's Quay Nomads. The competition was suspended in December 2020, before being cancelled in March 2021.[1]
Nathaniel MG Cup | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | Wales England |
Dates | 11–12 December 2020 |
Teams | 46 |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 14 |
Goals scored | 36 (2.57 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Tom Berry Damon Thomas (3 goals each) |
Format
edit- 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 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 comprised 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
editRound | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | Leagues entering at this round |
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First round North & South |
12 December 2020 | North: 6 South: 8 |
North: 12 South:16 |
28 | North: 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
editNorth
edit12 December 2020 | Holyhead Hotspur | 1–0 | Llandudno | Holyhead |
14:30 |
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[2] | Stadium: The New Oval |
12 December 2020 | Buckley | 2–2 (5–6 p) | Colwyn Bay | Buckley |
14:30 |
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[3] |
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Stadium: Globe Way Stadium Referee: David Wright |
Penalties | ||||
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12 December 2020 | Bangor City | 3–0 | Gresford | Bangor |
14:30 |
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[4] | Stadium: Nantporth |
12 December 2020 | Llanrhaeadr | 2–2 (3–4 p) | Llangefni Town | Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant |
13:30 |
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[5] |
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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 | [6] |
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Stadium: Y Morfa Stadium |
South
edit11 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 |
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[7] | Stadium: USW Sports Park |
12 December 2020 | Ammanford | 0–6 | Trefelin BGC | Ammanford |
14:30 | [8] |
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Stadium: Recreation Ground |
12 December 2020 | Risca United | 5–2 | Afan Lido | Risca |
14:30 | [9] |
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Stadium: Ty-Isaf Park |
11 December 2020 | Cardiff City | 2–0 | Taff's Well | Pontypridd |
19:00 |
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[10] | Stadium: USW Sports Park |
12 December 2020 | Port Talbot Town | 1–1 (2–4 p) | Cambrian & Clydach Vale | Port Talbot |
14:30 |
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[11] |
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Stadium: Victoria Road |
Penalties | ||||
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11 December 2020 | Llanelli Town | 1–2 | Llantwit Major | Llanelli |
19:00 |
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[12] |
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Stadium: Stebonheath Park |
Competition Cancelled
editOn 31 March 2021, The Football Association of Wales National Cup Board (NCB) decided to cancel the rest of the Nathaniel MG Cup competition for the 2020–21 season. [1]
The decision to cancel the competition was made as the ongoing public health crisis made it impossible to make playing the rest of the competition viable.
References
edit- ^ a b "League Cup Cancelled". March 31, 2021.
- ^ "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".
- ^ "Shoot out agony for Llanrhaeadr as Llangefni prevail". County Times.
- ^ 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".