1948–49 Welsh Cup

The 1948–49 FAW Welsh Cup is the 62nd season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

1948–49 Welsh Cup
Country Wales
Champions Merthyr Tydfil
Runners-up Swansea Town

Key

League name pointed after clubs name.

  • CCL - Cheshire County League
  • 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

Eight winners from the Fourth round and ten new clubs.

Tie no Home Score Away
1Chester (FL D3N)0–6Wrexham (FL D3N)

Sixth round

Two winners from the Fifth round. Seven other clubs get a bye to the Seventh round.

Seventh round

One winner from the Sixth round plus seven clubs who get a bye in the previous round.

Semifinal

Swansea Town and Rhyl played at Wrexham, Cardiff City and Merthyr Tydfil played at Swansea.

Tie no Home Score Away
1Swansea Town (FL D3S)3–0Rhyl (CCL)
2Cardiff City (FL D2)1–3Merthyr Tydfil (SFL)

Final

Final were held at Cardiff.

Tie no Home Score Away
1Merthyr Tydfil (SFL)2–0Swansea Town (FL D3S)
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