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1884–85 Football Association of Wales Challenge Cup
The Welsh Cup
Tournament details
CountryWales
Final positions
ChampionsDruids
Runner-upOswestry White Star

The 1884–85 FAW Welsh Cup was the eighth edition of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales.

First round

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Shrewsbury Castle Blues 8 – 1 Ellesmere

Replay

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  • Rhyl protest.

Second round

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Rhostyllen Victoria 0 – 4 Chirk
Druids bye

Replay

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Rhostyllen Victoria 0 – 4 Chirk

Third round

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Replay

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  • Disputed goal, Newtown walked off.

Semifinals

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Final

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7 March 1885 Druids 1 – 1 Oswestry White Star Racecourse Ground
A Powell' R Topham' Attendance: 2,000
Referee: T Sloan (Liverpool)

Replay

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14 April 1885 Druids 3 – 1 Oswestry White Star Racecourse Ground
E Bowen'
A Powell'
unknown'
J Evans' Attendance: 2,000
Referee: T Sloan (Liverpool)

References

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Bibliography

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  • Garland, Ian (1991). The History of the Welsh Cup 1877-1993. Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-37-6.

Notes

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