1927–28 County Antrim Shield Explained

County Antrim Shield
Year:1927–28
Num Teams:12
Defending Champions:Belfast Celtic
Winners:Linfield (11th win)
Second:Ards
Matches:16
Goals:65
Prev Season:1926–27
Next Season:1928–29

The 1927–28 County Antrim Shield was the 39th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Linfield won the tournament for the 11th time, defeating Ards 4–2 in the final replay at Solitude,[2] after the original final ended in a 1–1 draw.[3] [4]

Results

First round

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Replay

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Quarter-finals

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Replays

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Semi-finals

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Replay

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Final

Replay

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield. Irish League Archive. 11 April 2023.
  2. News: Linfield Win The County Antrim Shield, Ards Defeated By Four Goals To Two. Northern Whig. 3 May 1928. 5. subscription.
  3. News: No Dazzle In Co. Antrim Shield, Ards Earn Replay With Linfield. Northern Whig. 25 April 1928. 5. subscription.
  4. Web site: County Antrim Shield Results. Irish League Archive. 11 April 2023.