2017–18 County Antrim Shield

The 2017–18 County Antrim Shield was the 129th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

2017–18 County Antrim Shield
Country Northern Ireland
Teams16
ChampionsCrusaders (7th win)
Runners-upBallymena United
Matches played15
Goals scored60 (4 per match)

Crusaders won the tournament for the 7th time, defeating Ballymena United 4–2 in the final.[2][3]

Results

First round

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ballyclare Comrades 1–4 Linfield
Ballymena United 3–0 Harland & Wolff Welders
Carrick Rangers 4–2 PSNI
Cliftonville 6–0 Knockbreda
Crusaders 4–0 Donegal Celtic
Glebe Rangers 0–4 Dundela
Glentoran 4–2 Crumlin Star
Larne 0–3 Ards

Quarter-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ballymena United 1–0 Glentoran
Carrick Rangers 4–2 Dundela
Cliftonville 2–3 Crusaders
Linfield 0–1 Ards

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ballymena United 3–0 Ards
Crusaders 1–0 Carrick Rangers

Final

Ballymena United2–4Crusaders
McMurray 54'
Friel 86'
Report Beverland 8'
Owens 10'
Caddell 23'
Heatley 69'
Referee: Andrew Davey (Bangor)

References

  1. "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  2. "Ruthless Crues end silverware drought in fine style". Belfast Telegraph. 24 January 2018. pp. 50–51.
  3. "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
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