1986–87 Gold Cup
The 1986–87 Gold Cup was the 68th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 14 |
| Champions | Glentoran (9th win) |
| Runners-up | Linfield |
| Matches played | 45 |
| Goals scored | 139 (3.09 per match) |
← 1985–86 1987–88 → | |
The tournament was won by Glentoran for the 9th time, defeating Linfield 3–2 in the final at The Oval.[2][3]
Group standings
Section A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linfield | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 13 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Larne | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 13 | |
| 3 | Coleraine | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 11 | |
| 4 | Cliftonville | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 10 | |
| 5 | Ballymena United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 6 | |
| 6 | Crusaders | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 2 | |
| 7 | Carrick Rangers | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 2 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glentoran | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 2 | +17 | 16 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Ards | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 12 | |
| 3 | Newry Town | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 9 | |
| 4 | Glenavon | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 7 | |
| 5 | Distillery | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 7 | |
| 6 | Portadown | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 6 | |
| 7 | Bangor | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 19 | −15 | 4 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Final
References
- "Irish League Archive, Gold Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- "Golden Boy Craig...But Ugly Scenes Mar Glens Win". Ireland's Saturday Night. 25 April 1987. p. 1.
- "Dreams Do Come True! But Glens Hero Robert Keeps His Feet On The Ground". Belfast News Letter. 27 April 1987. p. 23.
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