1955–56 Welsh Cup

Football tournament season
1955–56 Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsWales Cardiff City
Runner-upWales Swansea Town
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The 1955–56 FAW Welsh Cup is the 69th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

Key

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

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

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

Semifinal

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

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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