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2017–18 Welsh League Cup
The 2017–18 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 26th season of the Welsh Premier League's cup competition, which was established in 1992.
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| Nathaniel MG Cup |
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| WalesEngland |
| 29 August 2017 – 20 January 2018 |
| 28 |
| The New Saints |
| Cardiff Met |
| 27 |
| 80 (2.96 per match) |
| All statistics correct as of 6 March 2018. |
The 2017–18 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 26th season of the Welsh Premier League's cup competition, which was established in 1992.
Played under a regionalised, knock-out format, the 2017–18 competition was the fourth to be held since the tournament was expanded to include clubs from outside the Welsh Premier League. As well as the 12 Welsh Premier League clubs from the previous season, the top five qualifying clubs from the northern and southern feeder leagues would enter the tournament, along with a number of wildcard entrants.
The New Saints reached their tenth final and won the match 1–0, retaining the trophy and securing their ninth title. Their opponents were fellow Welsh Premier League side Cardiff Met who made their first appearance in the final.
Ties were played on 29 & 30 August 2017.
The semi-finalists from the previous season, The New Saints, Barry Town United, Connah's Quay and Carmarthen Town received a bye to the second round.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell Town | 5–4 (a.e.t.) | Prestatyn Town |
| Afan Lido | 2–1 | Penybont |
| Airbus UK | 3–2 | Cefn Druids |
| Bala Town | 0–1 | Newtown |
| Bangor City | 5–2 | Denbigh Town |
| Caersws | 0–2 | Aberystwyth Town |
| Goytre | 1–2 | Cardiff Met |
| Haverfordwest County | 2–1 | Goytre United |
| Llandudno | 0–1 | Caernarfon |
| Pontypridd Town | 3–0 | Taffs Well |
| Porthmadog | 3–5 | Holyhead Hotspur |
| Rhyl | 0–1 | Flint Town United |
Ties were played on 3 October 2017.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Town | 1–2 | Airbus UK |
| Barry Town United | 4–2 | Afan Lido |
| Cardiff Met | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Pontypridd Town |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 2–0 | Bangor City |
| Flint Town United | 1–5 | The New Saints |
| Haverfordwest County | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Carmarthen |
| Holyhead Hotspur | 0–3 | Caernarfon |
| Newtown | 2–0 | Holywell Town |
Ties were played on 24 October 2017.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus UK | 0–2 | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| Barry Town United | 0–2 | Cardiff Met |
| Carmarthen | 0–2 | Newtown |
| The New Saints | 2–0 | Caernarfon |
Ties were played on 15 & 22 November 2017 respectively.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Met | 1–0 | Newtown |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | 0–1 | The New Saints |
The match was played on Saturday 20 January 2018 at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth. It was the 13th time the venue had hosted the final.
The tie was broadcast live on S4C.
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