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

• Ballymena United 3–2 Coleraine

Section D

Semi-finals

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

External links

• Ulster Cup Winners

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.