1943–44 Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup explained

Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup
Year:1943–44
Country: Northern Ireland
Num Teams:12
Defending Champions:Shamrock Rovers
Winners:Glentoran (1st win)
Second:Belfast Celtic
Matches:26
Goals:87
Prev Season:1942–43
Next Season:1944–45

The 1943–44 Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup was the 3rd edition of the Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Teams from outside Dublin and Belfast competed, but played their home matches in either Dublin (if based in the Republic of Ireland) or Belfast (if based in Northern Ireland).[1]

Glentoran won the title for the 1st time, defeating Belfast Celtic 5–4 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2] [3] [4]

Results

First round

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1Despite losing their ties, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers progressed to the quarter-finals as "best losers".

Quarter-finals

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1Glentoran won the tie on corner kicks.

Semi-finals

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Final


Glentoran win 5–4 on aggregate.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup. Irish League Archive. 10 April 2023.
  2. News: Celts-Glens Draw: Gate Almost £1,000. Ireland's Saturday Night. 27 May 1944. 5. subscription.
  3. Web site: Inter-City Cup, Glentoran's Surprise Win Over Celtic. Belfast News Letter. 30 May 1944. 4. subscription.
  4. Web site: Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup Results. Irish League Archive. 10 April 2023.