2011–12 Welsh Women's Cup Explained

FAW Women's Cup
Year:2011–12
Other Title:The Welsh Women's Cup
Country:Wales
Num Teams:31
Champions:Cardiff City Ladies F.C.
Runner-Up:UWIC Ladies
Prevseason:2010–11
Nextseason:2012–13

The 2011–12 FAW Women's Cup saw a record number of entrants. 31 teams is six more than last season. Due to the uneven number of clubs, holders Swansea City were given a bye in the first round.

The Cup was won by Cardiff City Ladies F.C.

First round

The draw for the first round is regionalised between North and South Wales .[1]

North:

South

Swansea City Ladies were given a bye. Aberaman Athletic Ladies withdrew from competition, tie awarded to Caerphilly Castle Ladies.[2]

Second round

The draw for the second round took place on Tuesday, 4 October 2011. Matches were scheduled to be played on 30 October 2011,[3] but two were postponed;[4] Those were replayed on 2 and 6 November 2011 respectively.[5]

North:

South:

Quarter-finals

The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 31 October 2011. Matches are to be played no later than 20 November 2011.[6]

Semi-finals

The draw was held on 24 November 2011.[7] Games were held at a neutral venue on 19 February 2012.[8]

Final

The final was held on 22 April 2012.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welsh Women's Cup First Round Draw. faw.org.uk. 1 October 2011. 1 October 2011.
  2. Web site: Welsh Women's Cup First Round Results. leaguewebsite.co.uk. 2 October 2011. 2 October 2011.
  3. Web site: Women's Cup Competition 2011/12. faw.org.uk. 4 October 2011. 4 October 2011.
  4. Web site: Weekend cup results. shekicks.net. 31 October 2011. 30 October 2011.
  5. Web site: Round 2 results. faw.org.uk. 20 November 2011.
  6. Web site: Quarter-finals draw. faw.org.uk. 31 October 2011. 31 October 2011.
  7. Web site: FAW Cup draws (semi-final). faw.org.uk. 25 November 2011. 24 November 2011.
  8. Web site: UWIC and Cardiff set up women's cup final tie. faw.org.uk. 6 April 2012. 20 February 2012.
  9. Web site: Final report. faw.org.uk. 2 May 2012. 22 April 2012.