1937–38 County Antrim Shield Explained

County Antrim Shield
Year:1937–38
Num Teams:11
Defending Champions:Belfast Celtic
Winners:Linfield (18th win)
Second:Ballymena United
Matches:11
Goals:54
Prev Season:1936–37
Next Season:1938–39

The 1937–38 County Antrim Shield was the 49th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Linfield won the tournament for the 18th time, defeating Ballymena United 3–2 in the final at Grosvenor Park.[2] [3]

Results

First round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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1Belfast Celtic refused to play the replay and Linfield advanced to the final.

Final

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield. Irish League Archive. 13 April 2023.
  2. News: County Antrim Shield, Ballymena Nearly Force A Draw. Belfast News Letter. 28 April 1938. 12. subscription.
  3. Web site: County Antrim Shield Results. Irish League Archive. 13 April 2023.