2020 FAI Cup

The 2020 FAI Cup is the 100th edition of the Republic of Ireland's primary national cup competition. This edition features clubs exclusively from the League of Ireland Premier Division and the First Division, whereas usually non-league teams are involved. The number of teams has been reduced due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.[1] The competition began on 10 August 2020 with the first of four rounds and will conclude on 29 November 2020 with the final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, a nominally neutral venue, which has hosted the final since 2010.

2020 FAI Cup
Extra.ie FAI Cup
Country Republic of Ireland
 Northern Ireland
Dates10th August 2020 – 29th November 2020
Championship venueAviva Stadium, Dublin
Teams19
Matches played3
Goals scored3 (1 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Ryan Connolly, Sean Hoare, Ricardo Dinanga (1 goal)
← 2019
2021 FAI Cup →
Goals scored in penalty shoot-outs not included.

The defending champions are Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers, after they defeated Dundalk 4–2 on penalties in the previous final.

The winner of the FAI Cup earns automatic qualification for the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League and would begin play in the first qualifying round. If they have already qualified for European competition through position in the Premier Division, the spot will go to the team in fourth.

First Round

The draw for the first round took place on 13 July 2020. Thirteen teams were drawn out to receive a bye into the second round and will join the winners of the first round matches. [2]
Teams in bold advanced to the Second Round.

Premier Division First Division
10 August 2020 Finn Harps1–0St Patrick's AthleticBallybofey
19:45 GMT Ryan Connolly  5'
David Webster  19'
Adrian Delap  74'
Mark Coyle  82'		 Report Darragh Markey  34'
David Titov  77'		 Stadium: Finn Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Neil Doyle
11 August 2020 Dundalk1–0WaterfordDundalk
19:45 GMT Seán Hoare  17' Report Kurtis Byrne  80' Stadium: Oriel Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Paul McLoughlin
11 August 2020 Cork City1–0 (a.e.t.)Longford TownCork
19:45 GMT Ricardo Dinanga  94',  120+1'
Graham Cummins  67'		 Report Stadium: Turners Cross
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ray Matthews

Second Round

The draw for the second round took place on 12 August 2020 and was broadcast live on the Football Association Ireland Facebook page with Republic of Ireland senior manager Stephen Kenny conducting proceedings.[3] 6 of the 8 games from the second round will be shown live on the new streaming service WATCHLOI.[4]

Teams in bold advanced to the Quarterfinals.

Premier Division First Division
28 August 2020 Athlone TownvWexfordAthlone
19:45 GMT Stadium: Athlone Town Stadium
28 August 2020 Galway UnitedvShelbourneGalway
19:45 GMT Stadium: Eamonn Deacy Park
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie
29 August 2020 Drogheda UnitedvDerry CityDrogheda
17:00 GMT Stadium: United Park
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie
29 August 2020 Bray WanderersvFinn HarpsBray
19:45 GMT Stadium: Carlisle Grounds
30 August 2020 Cobh RamblersvDundalkCobh
17:00 GMT Stadium: St Colman's Park
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie
30 August 2020 UCDvSligo RoversBelfield, Dublin
19:45 GMT Stadium: UCD Bowl
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie
31 August 2020 Shamrock RoversvCork CityTallaght, Dublin
17:45 GMT Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie
31 August 2020 BohemiansvCabinteelyPhibsborough, Dublin
19:45 GMT Stadium: Dalymount Park
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie

Quarter-finals


References
  1. "FAI announces first round fixtures and byes for second round". Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. "Dundalk to host Waterford in FAI Cup first round". Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  3. "FAI Cup second round draw to take place on Wednesday". Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  4. "Rovers Cup clash with Cork to be shown live on WatchLOI". Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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