1997–98 Irish News Cup
The 1997–98 Irish News Cup was the 3rd edition of the Irish News Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|
| Teams | 7 |
| Champions | Omagh Town |
| Runners-up | Ballymena United |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 32 (3.56 per match) |
← 1996–97 1998–99 → | |
Omagh Town won the title, defeating Ballymena United 2–1 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2–0 | Limavady United |
| Dundalk | 2–4 (a.e.t.) | Omagh Town |
| Finn Harps | 2–0 | Derry City |
| Coleraine | bye |
Semi-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 2–11 | Ballymena United | 2–5 | 0–6 |
| Omagh Town | 5–1 | Finn Harps | 3–0 | 2–1 |
References
- "Irish League Archive, Irish News Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- "Bass Irish Cup". Belfast News Letter. 13 March 1998. p. 43.
- "Joy for Omagh". Belfast Telegraph. 3 April 1998. p. 29.
- "Irish News Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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