1877–78 Welsh Cup

The 1877–78 Welsh Cup was the first season of the Welsh Cup.

The cup was won by Wrexham who defeated Druids 1–0 in the final.

Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Llanerchrugog received a bye to the next round [2] Source: Welsh Football Data Archive [3] Source: Welsh Football Data Archive [4][5] Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Bangor receive bye to next round Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Source: Welsh Football Data Archive Wrexham receive bye to next round The final of the inaugural Welsh Cup tournament was played at Acton Park, Wrexham on 30 March 1878 between Wrexham and Druids of Ruabon.

The match was a cliffhanger, with no score until the Wrexham forwards charged the Druids' defenders to take the ball over the line to win the game in the final minute, with James Davies being credited with the goal.

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