1927–28 Irish Cup Explained

Irish Cup
Year:1927–28
Num Teams:16
Defending Champions:Ards
Winners:Willowfield (1st win)
Second:Larne
Matches:19
Goals:70
Prev Season:1926–27
Next Season:1928–29

The 1927–28 Irish Cup was the 48th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.

Willowfield won the tournament for the 1st and only time in their history, defeating Larne 1–0 in the final replay at Windsor Park after the first match ended in a 1–1 draw.[1] [2]

Willowfield became the first junior side to win the Irish Cup, a feat which has to date only been repeated by Dundela (1955) and Carrick Rangers (1976).

Results

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First round

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Replay

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Second replay

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Quarter-finals

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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: Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950 . . 14 January 2023.
  2. Book: Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005 . Alex Graham .
  3. Web site: IRISH CUP - Results. 14 January 2023.