1956–57 County Antrim Shield Explained

County Antrim Shield
Year:1956–57
Num Teams:10
Defending Champions:Ards
Winners:Glentoran (14th win)
Second:Distillery
Matches:10
Goals:28
Prev Season:1955–56
Next Season:1957–58

The 1956–57 County Antrim Shield was the 68th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Glentoran won the tournament for the 14th time, defeating Distillery 4–0 in the final replay at Solitude after the original final ended in a 0–0 draw.[2] [3]

Results

First round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

Replay

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield. Irish League Archive. 15 April 2023.
  2. News: Glentoran win Shield by four-goal margin. Northern Whig. 20 May 1957. 8. subscription.
  3. Web site: County Antrim Shield Results. Irish League Archive. 15 April 2023.