1911–12 Challenge Cup

The 1911–12 Challenge Cup was the 16th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup.[1]

1911–12 Challenge Cup
Duration5 rounds
Highest attendance15,271
Winners Dewsbury
Runners-up Oldham

The final was contested by Dewsbury and Oldham at Headingley Rugby Stadium in Leeds.[2]

The final was played on Saturday, 27 April 1912, where Dewsbury caused an upset to beat Oldham 8–5 at Headingley in front of a crowd of 15,271.[3][4]

Dewsbury won the Challenge Cup in their first appearance in the final.[5]

First round
Date Team One Team Two Score
17 FebBarrowSt Helens13-3
17 FebBatleyRuncorn22-0
17 FebBeverleyHull Kingston Rovers5-34
17 FebBradford NorthernRochdale Hornets0-13
17 FebBroughton RangersBramley25-3
17 FebCoventryOldham3-21
17 FebDewsburyLane End Utd36-9
17 FebHalifaxEbbw Vale10-2
17 FebHuddersfieldSwinton30-0
17 FebHull FCYork20-8
17 FebLeighHunslet13-0
17 FebMillomKeighley0-11
17 FebNormanton St John'sWarrington6-6
17 FebWakefield TrinityLeeds10-2
17 FebWidnesSalford3-8
17 FebWiganWg. Highfield35-10
19 Feb - replayWarringtonNormanton St John's75-0

Second round
Date Team One Team Two Score
02 MarBarrowBatley0-0
02 MarHalifaxBroughton Rangers19-8
02 MarHull FCRochdale Hornets27-5
02 MarHull Kingston RoversWarrington3-3
02 MarKeighleyWakefield Trinity2-13
02 MarLeighHuddersfield6-33
02 MarOldhamWigan12-8
02 MarSalfordDewsbury8-9
05 Mar - replayBatleyBarrow7-5
06 Mar - replayWarringtonHull Kingston Rovers3-0

Quarter-finals
Date Team One Team Two Score
23 MarDewsburyBatley5-2
23 MarHull FCHalifax2-11
23 MarOldhamHuddersfield2-0
23 MarWarringtonWakefield Trinity3-3
27 Mar - replayWakefield TrinityWarrington10-5

Semi-finals
Date Team One Team Two Score
13 AprHalifaxDewsbury5-8
13 AprOldhamWakefield Trinity17-0

Final
Date Team One Team Two Score
27 AprDewsburyOldham8-5

References
  1. John Huxley; David Howes (1980). Encyclopedia of Rugby League Football. London: Robert Hale. pp. 41–43. ISBN 0-7091-8133-7.
  2. Raymond Fletcher; David Howes (1995). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1995–1996. London: Headline Book Publishing. p. 191. ISBN 0-7472-7817-2.
  3. "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 3 April 2009. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  4. "No 6: 1912, Dewsbury 8-5 Oldham". BBC. 27 February 2004. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  5. "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 3 April 2009. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
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