2020 FAI Cup (original) (raw)
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2020 FAI Cup
| Extra.ie FAI Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland |
| Venue(s) | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| Dates | 10 August 2020 – 6 December 2020 |
| Teams | 19 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Dundalk (12th title) |
| Runners-up | Shamrock Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 67 (3.72 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | David McMillan (8 goals) |
| ← 20192021 → |
The 2020 FAI Cup was the 100th edition of the Republic of Ireland's primary national cup competition. This edition featured clubs exclusively from the League of Ireland Premier Division and the First Division, whereas usually non-league teams are involved. The number of teams was reduced due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions also meant that crowds were restricted or prohibited from attending.[1] The competition began on 10 August 2020 with the first of four rounds and concluded on 6 December 2020 with the final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, a neutral venue, which has hosted the final since 2010.
The Cup holders were Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers and they again reached the final where they were defeated 4-2 by Dundalk after extra-time.[2]
The winners 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 2020 Premier Division, the spot will go to league's fourth place finisher Sligo Rovers.
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. [3]
Teams in bold advanced to the 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.[4] 6 of the 8 games from the second round will be shown live on the new streaming service WATCHLOI.[5]
Teams in bold advanced to the quarter-finals.
| Premier Division | First Division |
|---|---|
| Bohemians Cork City Derry City Dundalk Finn Harps Shamrock Rovers Shelbourne Sligo Rovers | Athlone Town Bray Wanderers Cabinteely Cobh Ramblers Drogheda United Galway United UCD Wexford |
The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 18 September 2020 after the league game of Sligo Rovers vs. Bohemians live on RTÉ2. Former Sligo Rovers FAI Cup winning captain Conor O'Grady drew the games.
| Premier Division | First Division |
|---|---|
| Bohemians Derry City Dundalk Finn Harps Shamrock Rovers Shelbourne Sligo Rovers | Athlone Town |
The draw for the semi-finals took place at 6pm on 30 October 2020 live on RTE 2FM.[6]
| Premier Division | First Division |
|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers Dundalk Sligo Rovers | Athlone Town |
- ^ "FAI announces first round fixtures and byes for second round". RTÉ.ie. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "McMillan hits hat-trick as Dundalk win classic Cup final after extra time". The 42. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Dundalk to host Waterford in FAI Cup first round". RTÉ.ie. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "FAI Cup second round draw to take place on Wednesday". RTÉ.ie. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Rovers Cup clash with Cork to be shown live on WatchLOI". RTÉ.ie. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ "The Full Draw for the Extra.ie FAI Cup Semi-Finals Has Been Made". 30 October 2020.