1917–18 Irish Cup
The 1917–18 Irish Cup was the 38th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish football.
| Country |  Ireland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 11 |
| Champions | Belfast Celtic (1st win) |
| Runners-up | Linfield |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 36 (2.57 per match) |
← 1916–17 1918–19 → | |
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
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
Replay
Second replay
| Belfast Celtic | 2–0 | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
Foye  (o.g.)Stewart |
Report |
References
- "Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 8 January 2023.
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