1928 Welsh Cup final

The 1928 Welsh Cup final, the 47th in the competition, was contested by Bangor and Cardiff City at Farrar Road Stadium, Bangor. Cardiff won 2–0.

Route to the final Cardiff City Round Opposition Score Venue Fifth Round Oswestry Town 1–7 Park Hall (a) Sixth Round Swansea Town 1–0 Ninian Park (h) Semi-finals Rhyl 2–2 Racecourse Ground (n) Replay Rhyl 2–0 Gay Meadow (n)

Bangor City Round Opposition Score Venue Third Round Flint Town 1–1 Holywell Road (a) Replay Flint Town 4–1 Farrar Road Stadium (h) Fourth Round Buckley 3–0 Farrar Road Stadium (h) Fifth Round Connah's Quay 3–0 Farrar Road Stadium (h) Sixth Round Aberdare Athletic 1–1 Aberdare Athletic Ground (a) Replay Aberdare Athletic 7–3 Farrar Road Stadium (h) Semi-final Merthyr Town 2–2 Llanelian Road (n) Replay Merthyr Town 2–0 Park Hall (n)

Bangor City started their campaign away to Flint Town. After a 1–1 draw, Bangor replayed them at Farrar Road Stadium, where Bangor won 4–1.

In two more home games in the Fourth and Fifth rounds, Bangor saw off both Buckley and Connah's Quay by 3–0.

For the Sixth round, Bangor travelled south to former Football League and Southern League team Aberdare Athletic. After a 1–1 draw Aberdare lost 7–3 at Farrar Road.

In the Semi-final, Bangor faced Football League Division Three South members Merthyr Town at Colwyn Bay. A 2–2 meant a replay at Oswestry where Bangor progressed to the final after a 2–0 win.

Match

Report

Detail

CARDIFF CITY: GK 1 Tom FarquharsonDF 2 James NelsonDF 3 JenningsDF 4 Fred Keenor (c)DF 5 Tom SloanMF 6 Billy HardyMF 7 ThirlawayMF 8 Smith FW 9 Hughie FergusonFW 10 Len DaviesDF 11 George McLachlanManager: Fred StewartBANGOR CITY: GK 1 J RundellDF 2 T SinclairDF 3 CritchlowMF 4 G RundellMF 5 WhittakerMF 6 R LockMF 7 Billy FoggMF 8 P JeffesFW 9 G WhiteFW 10 SmithFW 11 Cooper

MATCH RULES 90 minutes. Replay if scores still level.

1928 Welsh Cup final

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