1888–89 County Antrim Shield
The 1888–89 County Antrim Shield was the inaugural edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
| Country |  Ireland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 10 |
| Champions | Distillery (1st win) |
| Runners-up | YMCA |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 55 (6.88 per match) |
← First 1889–90 → | |
Distillery won the tournament for the first time, defeating YMCA 8–4 in the final.[2][3]
Results
First round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare | w/o | Oldpark |
| Belfast Athletics | 1–8 | Distillery |
| Distillery Rovers | w/o | YMCA |
| Linfield Athletic | 2–2 | Cliftonville |
| Whiteabbey | 2–4 | Clarence |
Replay
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 0–4 | Linfield Athletic |
Second round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 4–3 | Linfield Athletic |
| Clarence | bye | |
| Oldpark | bye | |
| YMCA | bye |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA | 5–0 | Oldpark |
| Distillery | 7–1 | Clarence |
Final
| Distillery | 8–4 | YMCA |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Attendance: 8,000
References
- "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- "Y.M.C.A v Distillery (County Antrim Shield Final Tie)". Northern Whig. 1 April 1889. p. 7.
- "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
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