1884–85 Welsh Cup

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1884–85 Football Association of Wales Challenge Cup
The Welsh Cup
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Final positions
ChampionsDruids
Runner-upOswestry White Star
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The 1884–85 FAW Welsh Cup was the eighth edition of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

First round

Davenham v
Davenham bye
Rhyl v Bangor City
Rhyl 1 – 1 Bangor City
Trefonen v Newtown
Trefonen 1 – 2 Newtown
Shrewsbury Castle Blues v Ellesmere
Shrewsbury Castle Blues 8 – 1 Ellesmere
Rhostyllen Victoria v Crown F.C.
Rhostyllen Victoria 0 – 5 Crown F.C.

Replay

  • Rhyl protest.

Second round

Rhostyllen Victoria v Chirk
Rhostyllen Victoria 0 – 4 Chirk
Druids v
Druids bye

Replay

Rhostyllen Victoria v Chirk
Rhostyllen Victoria 0 – 4 Chirk

Third round

Replay

  • Disputed goal, Newtown walked off.

Semifinals

Final

Druids v Oswestry White Star
7 March 1885 Druids 1 – 1 Oswestry White Star Racecourse Ground
A Powell' R Topham' Attendance: 2,000
Referee: T Sloan (Liverpool)

Replay

Druids v Oswestry White Star
14 April 1885 Druids 3 – 1 Oswestry White Star Racecourse Ground
E Bowen'
A Powell'
unknown'
J Evans' Attendance: 2,000
Referee: T Sloan (Liverpool)

References

Bibliography

  • Garland, Ian (1991). The History of the Welsh Cup 1877-1993. Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-37-6.

Notes

  • The History of the Welsh Cup 1877-1993 by Ian Garland (1991) ISBN 1-872424-37-6
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