1889–90 Belfast Charity Cup
The 1889–90 Belfast Charity Cup was the 7th edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
| Country |  Ireland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Champions | Black Watch (1st win) |
| Runners-up | Gordon Highlanders |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 44 (5.5 per match) |
← 1888–89 1890–91 → | |
Black Watch won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Gordon Highlanders 5–2 in the final. The final is notable for being the only time in the tournament that two British Army sides contested the final.[2][3]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 2–2 | Glentoran |
| Gordon Highlanders | 2–1 | Distillery |
| Linfield | 3–3 | Black Watch |
| Ulster | 2–2 | Clarence |
Replays
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–4 | Glentoran |
| Linfield | 1–5 | Black Watch |
| Ulster | 6–1 | Clarence |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Watch | w/o | Ulster |
| Gordon Highlanders | w/o | Glentoran |
Final
| Black Watch | 5–2 | Gordon Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
References
- "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- "Charity Cup Final Tie, Gordon Highlanders v Black Watch". Northern Whig. 28 April 1890. p. 7.
- "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
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