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| Event | 2007–08 FAW Premier Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 11 March 2008 | ||||||
| Venue | Newport Stadium, Newport | ||||||
| Attendance | 1,889 | ||||||
The 2008 FAW Premier Cup Final was the final of the 11th season of the FAW Premier Cup. The final was played at Newport Stadium in Newport on 11 March 2008 and marked the second time the final has been staged at the stadium. The match was contested by Newport County and Llanelli.
Newport County scores are shown first in every match
| Round | Opposition | Score | Venue | Notes |
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| 2 | Bangor City | 1–0 | Newport Stadium | |
| QF | Swansea City | 1–0 | Newport Stadium | |
| SF | Cardiff City | 1–1 | Ninian Park | Newport County won 5–4 on penalties |
Llanelli scores are shown first in every match
| Round | Opposition | Score | Venue |
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| 2 | Rhyl | 4–1 | Stebonheath Park |
| QF | Wrexham | 4–2 | Stebonheath Park |
| SF | Carmarthen Town | 1–0 | Stebonheath Park |
| Newport County | 1–0 | Llanelli |
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