1959–60 Irish Cup
The 1959–60 Irish Cup was the 80th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 16 |
| Champions | Linfield (27th win) |
| Runners-up | Ards |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 85 (4.72 per match) |
← 1958–59 1960–61 → | |
Linfield won the cup for the 27th time, defeating Ards 5–1 in the final at The Oval.[1]
The holders Glenavon were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Linfield.[2]
Results
First round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 8–0 | Dundela |
| Cliftonville | 2–2 | Ballymena United |
| Coleraine | 0–2 | Glenavon |
| Derry City | 2–2 | RUC |
| Distillery | 4–1 | Bangor |
| Glentoran | 3–1 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Linfield | 3–1 | Portadown |
| Portadown Reserves | 2–1 | Crusaders |
Replay
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 4–0 | Cliftonville |
| RUC | 1–3 | Derry City |
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 5–3 | Ballymena United |
| Glentoran | 1–1 | Derry City |
| Linfield | 5–3 | Glenavon |
| Portadown Reserves | 2–4 | Ards |
Replay
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Derry City | 3–2 | Glentoran |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–0 | Derry City |
| Linfield | 5–2 | Distillery |
References
- 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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