1974–75 Irish Cup

1974–75 Irish Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams16
Defending championsArds
Final positions
ChampionsColeraine (3rd win)
Runner-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played22
Goals scored64 (2.91 per match)

The 1974–75 Irish Cup was the 95th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.

Coleraine won the cup for the 3rd time, defeating Linfield 1–0 in the second final replay at the Ballymena Showgrounds after the previous two matches ended in draws.[1]

The holders Ards were eliminated in the first round by Cliftonville.[2]

Results

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First round

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ards 0–0 Cliftonville
Bangor 0–0 Linfield
Brantwood 2–0 Glenavon
Carrick Rangers 2–1 Portadown
Chimney Corner 1–2 Larne
Crusaders 1–1 Coleraine
Distillery 1–1 Dundela
Glentoran 6–3 Ballymena United

Replay

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Cliftonville 3–2 Ards
Coleraine 3–1 Crusaders
Dundela 0–1 Distillery
Linfield 2–0 Bangor

Quarter-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Brantwood 2–1 Glentoran
Carrick Rangers 2–1 Distillery
Cliftonville 1–1 Coleraine
Linfield 3–0 Larne

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Coleraine 6–0 Brantwood
Linfield 6–0 Carrick Rangers

Final

Coleraine1–1Linfield
Smith 31' Report Graham 65'
Attendance: 5,600

Replay

Coleraine0–0Linfield
Report
Attendance: 5,400

Second replay

Coleraine1–0Linfield
Smith 17'
Gordon Red card		 Report Fraser Red card
Magee Red card
Attendance: 5,200

References

  1. ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
  2. ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Finals". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 15 January 2023.