| 1980 Football Association of Wales Challenge Cup Final | |
| Event: | 1979–80 Welsh Cup |
| Team1: | Newport County |
| Team2: | Shrewsbury Town |
| Firstleg: | First Leg |
| Team1score: | 5 |
| Team2score: | 1 |
| Team1score1: | 2 |
| Team2score1: | 1 |
| Stadium1: | Somerton Park |
| City1: | Newport |
| Attendance1: | 9,950 |
| Secondleg: | Second Leg |
| Team1score2: | 3 |
| Team2score2: | 0 |
| Stadium2: | Gay Meadow |
| City2: | Shrewsbury |
| Attendance2: | 8,993 |
The 1980 Welsh Cup Final was the final of the 93rd season of the main domestic football cup competition in Wales, the Welsh Cup. The final was contested between Newport County and Shrewsbury Town over two legs. Newport County won 5–1 on aggregate, winning both legs.
Newport County scores are shown first in every match
| Round | Opposition | Score | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cardiff City | 2–0 | Somerton Park | |
| 5 | Wrexham | 1–0 | Racecourse Ground | |
| SF | Merthyr Tydfil | 3–1 | Somerton Park |
Shrewsbury Town scores are shown first in every match
| Round | Opposition | Score | Venue | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oswestry Town | 2–2 | Gay Meadow | ||
| 4r | Oswestry Town | 6–1 | Victoria Road | ||
| 5 | Nantlle Vale | 4–1 | Gay Meadow | Nantlle Vale conceded home advantage | |
| SF | Swansea City | 2–2 | Vetch Field | ||
| SFr | Swansea City | 2–2 | Gay Meadow | Shrewsbury Town win 6–5 on penalties |
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MATCH RULES