| Welsh League Cup | |
| Year: | 2021–22 |
| Other Title: | Nathaniel MG Cup |
| Country: | Wales |
| Dates: | 16 July 2021 – 6 February 2022 |
| Num Teams: | 46 |
| Champions: | Connah's Quay Nomads |
| Runner-Up: | Cardiff Met University |
| Count: | 3 |
| Matches: | 45 |
| Goals: | 174 |
| Updated: | 6 February 2022 |
| Prevseason: | 2020–21 |
| Nextseason: | 2022–23 |
The 2021–22 Welsh League Cup (known for sponsorship purposes as The Nathaniel MG Cup) was the 30th season of the Welsh League cup competition, which was established in 1992. The reigning champions were Connah's Quay Nomads.
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New Entries | Leagues entering at this round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round Northern &<br> Southern | 17 July 2021 | Northern: 7 Southern: 7 | Northern: 14 Southern:14 | 28 | Northern: 13 Cymru North teams 1 Wildcard team Southern: 1 Wildcard team 13 Cymru South clubs | |
| Second round Northern &<br> Southern | 7 August 2021 | Northern: 8 Southern: 8 | Northern: 16 Southern:16 | 18 | 12 Cymru Premier clubs 6 Cymru North/South clubs | |
| Third round Northern &<br> Southern | 21 September 2021 | 8 | 16 | None | ||
| Quarter-finals Northern &<br> Southern | 26 October 2021 | 4 | 8 | None | ||
| Semi-finals | 26 & 27 November 2021 | 2 | 4 | None | ||
| Final | 6 February 2022 | 1 | 2 | None |
The draw for the first round took place on 24 June 2021.[1] The game between Port Talbot Town and Swansea University was postponed on 16 July after two Port Talbot players tested positive for COVID-19 and the Port Talbot squad was told to self-isolate by Welsh health authorities.[2] Port Talbot Town subsequently forfeited the match in line with the approach adopted by the Football Association of Wales for the 2021–22 season's cup matches in relation to teams unable to play cup games due to Coronavirus infections.
The draw for the Second round took place on 21 July 2021.[3] All ties were played 6 and 7 August. The tie between Llandudno and Connah's Quay Nomads was reversed with Connah's Quay Nomads hosting the game instead of Llandudno.
The draw for the Third round took place on 11 August 2021.[4] All ties were played 21 and 22 September.
The draw was made on 23 September with this being the last round where clubs were placed in regional draws.[5] All ties were played on 26 October.
The semi finals saw both remaining North Walian and South Walian clubs drawn together.[6]