1966–67 Top Four Cup

The 1966–67 Top Four Cup was the 2nd edition of the Top Four Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1966–67 Top Four Cup
Country Northern Ireland
Teams4
ChampionsLinfield (1st win)
Runners-upColeraine
Matches played2
Goals scored7 (3.5 per match)

The tournament was won by Linfield for the first time, defeating Coleraine 2–1 in the final at Solitude.[2][3]

Results

[4]

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Derry City 1–3 Coleraine
Linfield w/o1 Glentoran

1Linfield were awarded the tie after Glentoran refused to play at Solitude.

Final

Linfield2–1Coleraine
Leishman 13'
Wood 80' (pen.)
Report Murray 40'
Referee: J. Lawther (Belfast)

References

  1. "Irish League Archive, Top Four Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. "Penalty decides cup final". Belfast Telegraph. 18 May 1967. p. 21.
  3. "Blues end season on a high note". Belfast News Letter. 18 May 1967. p. 14.
  4. "Top Four Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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