1961–62 Irish Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Glenavon |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (28th win) |
| Runner-up | Portadown |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 17 |
| Goals scored | 63 (3.71 per match) |
The 1961–62 Irish Cup was the 82nd edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
Linfield won the cup for the 28th time, defeating Portadown 4–0 in the final at The Oval.[1]
The holders Glenavon were defeated by Portadown in the semi-finals.[2]
Results
[edit]First round
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–2 | Coleraine |
| Ballymena United | 2–3 | Crusaders |
| Banbridge Town | 2–1 | Bangor |
| Cliftonville | 2–1 | Glentoran II |
| Derry City | 2–2 | Glenavon |
| Distillery | 2–4 | Glentoran |
| Linfield | 3–0 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Portadown | 3–0 | Dundela |
Replay
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenavon | 2–1 | Derry City |
Quarter-finals
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 1–0 | Glentoran |
| Cliftonville | 2–4 | Linfield |
| Crusaders | 3–3 | Portadown |
| Glenavon | 2–1 | Coleraine |
Replay
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portadown | 2–0 | Crusaders |
Semi-finals
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Linfield | 3–1 | Bangor |
| Portadown | 3–1 | Glenavon |
Final
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Finals". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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