1916–17 Belfast City Cup Explained

Belfast City Cup
Year:1916–17
Country: Ireland
Num Teams:6
Defending Champions:Glentoran
Winners:Glentoran (2nd win)
Second:Linfield
Matches:30
Goals:97
Prev Season:1915–16
Next Season:1917–18

The 1916–17 Belfast City Cup was the 2nd edition of the Belfast City Cup, a cup competition in Irish football. It replaced the City Cup, which was suspended due to World War I.[1]

The tournament was won by Glentoran for the 2nd time and 2nd consecutive year.[2] [3]

Group standings

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, City Cup. Irish League Archive. 19 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Belfast City Cup Table. Belfast Telegraph. 2. 29 January 1917. subscription.
  3. Web site: City Cup Competition, Linfield v Glentoran. Belfast Telegraph. 2. 12 May 1917. subscription.