1972–73 Blaxnit Cup

The 1972–73 Blaxnit Cup was the 6th edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Only two teams competed due to the security situation in Northern Ireland.[1]

1972–73 Blaxnit Cup
CountryNorthern Ireland Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland
Teams2
ChampionsGlentoran (1st win)
Runners-upCork Hibernians
Matches played2
Goals scored8 (4 per match)

Glentoran won the title for the 1st time, defeating Cork Hibernians 6–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]

Results

Final
Cork Hibernians1–1Glentoran
Allen 70' Report Sheehan 17' (o.g.)
Referee: D. V. Byrne (Dublin)


Glentoran5–1Cork Hibernians
Jamison 28'
Anderson 65'
Feeney 72'
Weatherup 87', 89'		 Report Allen 42'
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Malcolm Wright (Portadown)

Glentoran win 6–2 on aggregate.

References
  1. "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. "Glens look set to take title". Belfast Telegraph. 24 May 1973. p. 27.
  3. "Backs To Wall - But Glens Grab Vital Goal". Belfast News Letter. 24 May 1973. p. 16.
  4. "Jaunty Johnny is super star". Ireland's Saturday Night. 26 May 1973. p. 3.
  5. "Late goal blitz and Glens new Irish kingpins". Belfast News Letter. 26 May 1973. p. 12.
  6. "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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