1953–54 Ulster Cup

The 1953–54 Ulster Cup was the 6th edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1953–54 Ulster Cup
Country Northern Ireland
Teams12
ChampionsCrusaders (1st win)
Runners-upLinfield
Matches played61
Goals scored242 (3.97 per match)

Crusaders won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Linfield 2–1 in the final.[2][3]

Group standings

Section A
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Result
1 Linfield 10 8 0 2 29 13 2.231 16 Advance to final
2 Distillery 10 4 3 3 24 17 1.412 11
3 Ards 10 3 5 2 17 17 1.000 11
4 Portadown 10 3 2 5 17 23 0.739 8
5 Glenavon 10 3 1 6 21 27 0.778 7
6 Bangor 10 3 1 6 19 30 0.633 7
Source: Irish League Archive

Section B
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Result
1 Crusaders 10 7 2 1 21 11 1.909 16 Advance to final
2 Glentoran 10 5 4 1 28 17 1.647 14
3 Coleraine 10 4 2 4 18 18 1.000 10
4 Derry City 10 2 4 4 15 23 0.652 8
5 Ballymena United 10 2 2 6 16 21 0.762 6
6 Cliftonville 10 3 0 7 14 22 0.636 6
Source: Irish League Archive

Final
Crusaders2–1Linfield
Tully 42'
Shields 80'		 Report Lunn 16'

References
  1. "Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. "Crusaders Beat Linfield For First Time: First Senior Cup". Northern Whig. 30 September 1953. p. 6.
  3. "Ulster Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
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