1895–96 City Cup Explained

City Cup
Year:	1895–96
Country:	Ireland
Num Teams:	4
Defending Champions:	Linfield
Winners:	Linfield (2nd win)
Second:	Distillery
Matches:	14
Goals:	55
Prev Season:	1894–95
Next Season:	1896–97

The 1895–96 City Cup was the second edition of the City Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.^[1]

The tournament was won by Linfield for the second time and second consecutive year.^{[2] [3]} They defeated Distillery 2–1 in a test match replay after both teams finished level on points in the table, and after the first test match to decide the winner ended in a draw.^{[4] [5]}

Group standings

Replay

External links

• Northern Ireland - List of City Cup Winners

Notes and References

1. Web site: Irish League Archive, City Cup. Irish League Archive. 19 March 2023.
2. Web site: City Cup Results. Irish League Archive. 19 March 2023.
3. Web site: City Cup Tables. Irish League Archive. 19 March 2023.
4. Web site: Pickings. Ulster Football and Cycling News. 22 May 1896. 12. subscription.
5. Web site: Football, Linfield v. Distillery. Ireland's Saturday Night. 23 May 1896. 3. subscription.