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.
Extra.ie FAI Cup | |
Country | ![]() ![]() |
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Dates | 10th August 2020 – 29th November 2020 |
Championship venue | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
Teams | 19 |
Matches played | 3 |
Goals scored | 3 (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 |
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10 August 2020 | Finn Harps | 1–0 | St Patrick's Athletic | Ballybofey |
19:45 GMT | Ryan Connolly ![]() David Webster ![]() Adrian Delap ![]() Mark Coyle ![]() |
Report | Darragh Markey ![]() David Titov ![]() |
Stadium: Finn Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Neil Doyle |
11 August 2020 | Dundalk | 1–0 | Waterford | Dundalk |
19:45 GMT | Seán Hoare ![]() |
Report | Kurtis Byrne ![]() |
Stadium: Oriel Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul McLoughlin |
11 August 2020 | Cork City | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Longford Town | Cork |
19:45 GMT | Ricardo Dinanga ![]() ![]() Graham Cummins ![]() |
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 |
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28 August 2020 | Athlone Town | v | Wexford | Athlone |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Athlone Town Stadium |
28 August 2020 | Galway United | v | Shelbourne | Galway |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Eamonn Deacy Park | |||
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie |
29 August 2020 | Drogheda United | v | Derry City | Drogheda |
17:00 GMT | Stadium: United Park | |||
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie |
29 August 2020 | Bray Wanderers | v | Finn Harps | Bray |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Carlisle Grounds |
30 August 2020 | Cobh Ramblers | v | Dundalk | Cobh |
17:00 GMT | Stadium: St Colman's Park | |||
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie |
30 August 2020 | UCD | v | Sligo Rovers | Belfield, Dublin |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: UCD Bowl | |||
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie |
31 August 2020 | Shamrock Rovers | v | Cork City | Tallaght, Dublin |
17:45 GMT | Stadium: Tallaght Stadium | |||
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie |
31 August 2020 | Bohemians | v | Cabinteely | Phibsborough, Dublin |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Dalymount Park | |||
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie |
Quarter-finals
References
- "FAI announces first round fixtures and byes for second round". Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- "Dundalk to host Waterford in FAI Cup first round". Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- "FAI Cup second round draw to take place on Wednesday". Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- "Rovers Cup clash with Cork to be shown live on WatchLOI". Retrieved 14 August 2020.