1988–89 Ulster Cup

1988–89 Ulster Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams16
Defending championsLarne
Final positions
ChampionsGlentoran (8th win)
Runner-upLarne
Tournament statistics
Matches played31
Goals scored94 (3.03 per match)

The 1988–89 Ulster Cup was the 41st edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Glentoran won the tournament for the 8th time, defeating Larne 5–2 in the final.[2][3][4]

Group standings

Section A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Glentoran 3 2 1 0 7 1 +6 7 Advance to quarter-final
2 Larne 3 2 1 0 7 4 +3 7
3 Crusaders 3 1 0 2 2 5 −3 3
4 Carrick Rangers 3 0 0 3 2 8 −6 0
Source: Irish League Archive

Section B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Glenavon 3 2 0 1 5 4 +1 6 Advance to quarter-final
2 Cliftonville 3 1 1 1 8 8 0 4
3 Distillery 3 1 1 1 5 6 −1 4
4 Linfield 3 1 0 2 4 4 0 3
Source: Irish League Archive

Section C

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Coleraine 3 3 0 0 10 3 +7 9 Advance to quarter-final
2 Ballyclare Comrades 3 1 1 1 1 4 −3 4
3 Ballymena United 3 1 0 2 4 6 −2 3
4 Ards 3 0 1 2 4 6 −2 1
Source: Irish League Archive

Section D

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Portadown 3 2 1 0 7 1 +6 7 Advance to quarter-final
2 Omagh Town 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 3
3 Bangor 3 0 2 1 1 4 −3 2
4 Newry Town 3 0 2 1 2 5 −3 2
Source: Irish League Archive

Quarter-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Coleraine 3–1 Omagh Town
Glenavon 1–2 Larne
Glentoran 3–0 Cliftonville
Portadown 1–0 Ballyclare Comrades

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glentoran 2–0 Coleraine
Larne 2–1 (a.e.t.) Portadown

Final

Glentoran5–2Larne
Manley 40', 74', 90'
Bowers 41'
Cleary 89' (pen.)		 D. Smyth 45', 80'
Referee: Alan Snoddy (Carryduff)

References

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Glens - and fans are the winners". Belfast Telegraph. 29 September 1988. p. 39.
  3. ^ "Brave Larne So Unlucky". Belfast News Letter. 29 September 1988. p. 32.
  4. ^ "Ulster Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.