1965–66 Top Four Cup

The 1965–66 Top Four Cup was the 1st edition of the Top Four Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1965–66 Top Four Cup
Country Northern Ireland
Teams4
ChampionsDerry City (1st win)
Runners-upLinfield
Matches played4
Goals scored12 (3 per match)
← First

The tournament was won by Derry City for the first time, defeating Linfield 2–1 in the final at Solitude.[2]

Results

[3]

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Derry City 3–1 Glentoran
Linfield 2–2 Ballymena United

Replay

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Linfield 1–0 Ballymena United

Final

Derry City2–1Linfield
Parke 31'
Givens 49'
Scott 37'

References

  1. "Irish League Archive, Top Four Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. "Derry Take The 'Top Four' Title". Belfast News Letter. 7 May 1966. p. 8.
  3. "Top Four Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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