1946–47 County Antrim Shield Explained

County Antrim Shield
Year:1946–47
Num Teams:8
Defending Champions:Distillery
Winners:Linfield (20th win)
Second:Belfast Celtic
Matches:8
Goals:21
Prev Season:1945–46
Next Season:1947–48

The 1946–47 County Antrim Shield was the 58th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Linfield won the tournament for the 20th time. The final was not played as Belfast Celtic would not agree to the proposed fixture date of 11 June and the trophy was subsequently awarded to Linfield.[2] [3]

Results

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Replay

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Final

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield. Irish League Archive. 15 April 2023.
  2. News: Linfield Awarded County Antrim Shield. Londonderry Sentinel. 12 June 1947. 4.
  3. Web site: County Antrim Shield Results. Irish League Archive. 15 April 2023.