1947–48 County Antrim Shield Explained

County Antrim Shield
Year:1947–48
Num Teams:10
Defending Champions:Linfield
Second:Linfield
Matches:12
Goals:51
Prev Season:1946–47
Next Season:1948–49

The 1947–48 County Antrim Shield was the 59th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Ballymena United won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Linfield 2–1 in the final at Celtic Park. This was the first time the tournament was won by a team from outside Belfast.[2] [3]

Results

First round

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Quarter-finals

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Replay

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Semi-finals

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Replay

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Second 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: Ballymena's historic win in Shield. Northern Whig. 19 May 1948. 3.
  3. Web site: County Antrim Shield Results. Irish League Archive. 15 April 2023.