1961–62 County Antrim Shield

The 1961–62 County Antrim Shield was the 73rd edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1961–62 County Antrim Shield
Country Northern Ireland
Teams12
ChampionsLinfield (26th win)
Runners-upGlentoran
Matches played13
Goals scored63 (4.85 per match)

Linfield won the tournament for the 26th time and 2nd consecutive season, defeating Glentoran 5–0 in the final at Solitude.[2][3]

Results

First round
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Albert Foundry 1–5 Crusaders
Cliftonville 2–2 Carrick Rangers
Distillery 4–2 Ballymena United Reserves
Glentoran 3–2 Dundela
Ards bye
Ballymena United bye
Bangor bye
Linfield bye

Replay
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Cliftonville 3–4 Carrick Rangers

Quarter-finals
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ballymena United 2–2 Distillery
Crusaders 2–1 Carrick Rangers
Glentoran 6–3 Ards
Linfield 3–0 Bangor

Replay
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Distillery 1–3 Ballymena United

Semi-finals
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glentoran 2–1 Crusaders
Linfield 3–1 Ballymena United

Final
Linfield5–0Glentoran
Dickson 9', 48'
Barr 44' (pen.), 59', 72'		 Report
Referee: S. Carswell (Belfast)

References
  1. "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  2. "Glens defence ripped apart". Ireland's Saturday Night. 12 May 1962. p. 1.
  3. "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
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