1951–52 Festival of Britain Cup explained

Festival of Britain Cup
Year:1951–52
Num Teams:12
Defending Champions:Glentoran
Second:Crusaders
Matches:28
Goals:109
Prev Season:1950–51
Next Season:1952–53

The 1951–52 Festival of Britain Cup was the fourth edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1] The tournament was renamed from the Ulster Cup for one season only as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations that were held that year.[2]

Ballymena United won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Crusaders 3–0 in the final.[3] [4]

Group stage

Section B

Playoff

Section D

Semi-finals

1Glenavon were dismissed from the competition for fielding an ineligible player. Crusaders progressed to the final.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup. Irish League Archive. 24 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Irish League Archive, Festival of Britain Cup. Irish League Archive. 24 April 2023.
  3. News: Ballymena 3, Crusaders 0. Ireland's Saturday Night. 17 May 1952. 6. subscription.
  4. Web site: Festival Of Britain Cup Results. Irish League Archive. 24 April 2023.