1925–26 Belfast Charity Cup

The 1925–26 Belfast Charity Cup was the 43rd edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1925–26 Belfast Charity Cup
Country Northern Ireland
Teams8
ChampionsBelfast Celtic (5th win)
Glentoran (7th win)
Matches played8
Goals scored27 (3.38 per match)

For the first time in competition history, the trophy was shared after Belfast Celtic and Glentoran drew 1–1 in the final.[2] Although the final was scheduled to be replayed, no date could be found for the replay and it was decided to share the trophy.[3][4]

Results

Quarter-finals
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Belfast Celtic 2–1 Queen's Island
Cliftonville 1–2 Crusaders
Glentoran 2–1 Brantwood
Linfield 1–1 Distillery

Replay
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Distillery 3–2 Linfield

Semi-finals
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Belfast Celtic 4–2 Crusaders
Glentoran 2–1 Distillery

Final
Belfast Celtic1–1Glentoran
Curran Report Bowden (pen.)
Referee: Mr J. B. Stark

References
  1. "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. "Charity Cup Final To Be Replay, Draw At Solitude". Ireland's Saturday Night. 15 May 1926. p. 4.
  3. "In Erin's Isle, Remarkable Revival of Belfast Celtic". The Athletic. 24 May 1926. p. 3.
  4. "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
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