1977–78 Gold Cup

The 1977–78 Gold Cup was the 59th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1977–78 Gold Cup
Country Northern Ireland
Teams12
ChampionsGlentoran (7th win)
Runners-upGlenavon
Matches played31
Goals scored103 (3.32 per match)

The tournament was won by Glentoran for the 7th time and 2nd consecutive season, defeating Glenavon 3–1 in the final at the Windsor Park.[2][3]

Group standings

Section A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Result
1 Glenavon 5 4 1 0 14 8 1.750 9 Advance to final
2 Bangor 5 2 2 1 10 10 1.000 6
3 Linfield 5 1 3 1 9 6 1.500 5
4 Portadown 5 1 2 2 9 9 1.000 4
5 Ards 5 0 3 2 6 9 0.667 3
6 Distillery 5 1 1 3 5 11 0.455 3

Section B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Result
1 Glentoran 5 4 0 1 16 5 3.200 8 Advance to final
2 Ballymena United 5 3 0 2 7 6 1.167 6
3 Coleraine 5 2 2 1 5 6 0.833 6
4 Larne 5 2 1 2 8 7 1.143 5
5 Cliftonville 5 2 1 2 8 10 0.800 5
6 Crusaders 5 0 0 5 2 12 0.167 0

Final

Glentoran3–1Glenavon
Feeney 33'
Jamison 44'
Dickinson 54'
Report Malone 77'
Referee: J. Lorimer (Belfast)

References

  1. "Irish League Archive, Gold Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  2. "Vintage Glens Strike Gold". Belfast Telegraph. 24 November 1977. p. 31.
  3. "Glens stroll through and collect gold". Belfast News Letter. 24 November 1977. p. 16.
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