1977–78 County Antrim Shield

The 1977–78 County Antrim Shield was the 89th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1977–78 County Antrim Shield
Country Northern Ireland
Teams13
ChampionsGlentoran (17th win)
Runners-upCrusaders
Matches played12
Goals scored33 (2.75 per match)

Glentoran won the tournament for the 17th time, defeating Crusaders 1–0 in the final.[2][3]

Results

First round
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ballyclare Comrades 1–1 (5–4 p) Larne
Ballymena United 0–1 Chimney Corner
Distillery 3–0 Stranmillis College
Glentoran 3–0 Downpatrick Recreation
Linfield 3–0 Bangor
Ards bye
Cliftonville bye
Crusaders bye

Quarter-finals
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ballyclare Comrades 0–1 Linfield
Cliftonville A–A1 Glentoran
Crusaders 4–1 Ards
Distillery 2–2 (5–3 p) Chimney Corner

1 Match abandoned at 0-0 due to crowd trouble. Cliftonville refused to play again and tie was awarded to Glentoran.

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

Final
Glentoran1–0Crusaders
Feeney 55' Report
Referee: F. McKnight (Newtownards)

References
  1. "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  2. "'Feeno's' magic sinks Crues". Belfast Telegraph. 17 May 1978. p. 27.
  3. "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
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