JD Welsh Cup: Qualifying Round One draw

A detailed view of the JD Welsh Cup trophy

The draw has been made for the 2025/26 JD Welsh Cup First Qualifying Round, split into Northern and Southern sections.

A record number of 272 clubs have entered this season’s JD Welsh Cup. The 17 lowest ranked Tier 2 clubs will enter at Round 1 while the 15 highest ranked Tier 2 clubs, alongside all 12 JD Cymru Premier clubs, will enter at Round 2.

Ties will be played across the weekend of 25th July. 

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Recap the draw


Northern Section


Southern Section