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1980 Welsh Cup final
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| title | 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 |
| date1 | |
| stadium1 | Somerton Park |
| city1 | Newport |
| attendance1 | 9,950 |
| secondleg | Second Leg |
| team1score2 | 3 |
| team2score2 | 0 |
| date2 | |
| 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.
Route to the final
Newport County
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
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 |
Matches
First leg
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|---|
| ENG Len Ashurst |
|---|
|}
MATCH RULES
- 90 minutes.
- 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
- Replay if scores still level.
- One named substitute.
- Maximum of one substitution.
Second leg
Lowndes Gwyther
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|---|
| ENG Len Ashurst |
|---|
|}
MATCH RULES
- 90 minutes.
- 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
- Replay if scores still level.
- One named substitute.
- Maximum of one substitution.
References
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