1878 Welsh Cup final

The 1878 Welsh Cup final, was the List of [Welsh Cup finals|first] in the competition. It was contested by Wrexham and Druids at the Acton Park, Wrexham.
[Image:Wrexham-1877-78.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Wrexham team which won the first Welsh Cup in 1878. The team are pictured without the trophy, as it was not ready until a year later.]

Final

The final of the inaugural Welsh Cup tournament was played at Acton Park, Wrexham on 30 March 1878 between Wrexham and Druids of Ruabon. The pitch was donated by Sir R. A. Cunliffe, and was a roped off portion of land measuring 120 yards by 76. Entrance was gained via Rhosnessney Lodge with sixpence being charged for admission. The match was a cliffhanger, with no score until the Wrexham forwards charged the Druids' defenders to take the ball over the line to win the game in the final minute, with James Davies being credited with the goal.