1917–18 Irish Cup

1917–18 Irish Cup
Tournament details
CountryIreland Ireland
Teams11
Defending championsGlentoran
Final positions
ChampionsBelfast Celtic (1st win)
Runner-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played14
Goals scored36 (2.57 per match)

The 1917–18 Irish Cup was the 38th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish football.

Belfast Celtic won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Linfield 2–0 in the second final replay after the previous two matches had ended in draws.[1][2]

Results

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First round

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Belfast Celtic 0–0 Glentoran
Belfast United 2–0 Cliftonville
Distillery 3–0 Linfield Swifts
Linfield 8–3 Glenavon
Shelbourne 3–1 Bohemians
Glentoran II bye

Replay

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glentoran 0–1 Belfast Celtic

Quarter-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Belfast Celtic 0–0 Glentoran II
Belfast United 3–0 Shelbourne
Distillery bye
Linfield bye

Replay

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Belfast Celtic 4–0 Glentoran II

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Belfast Celtic 2–1 Belfast United
Linfield 3–0 Distillery

Final

Belfast Celtic0–0Linfield
Report
Attendance: 17,500
Referee: William Cowan

Replay

Belfast Celtic0–0Linfield
Report
Attendance: 14,000
Referee: William Cowan

Second replay

Belfast Celtic2–0Linfield
Foye (o.g.)
Stewart 		Report
Attendance: 11,000
Referee: William Cowan

References

  1. ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  2. ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
  3. ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 8 January 2023.