1959–60 Ulster Cup Explained

Ulster Cup
Year:1959–60
Num Teams:12
Defending Champions:Glenavon
Winners:Linfield (2nd win)
Second:Crusaders
Matches:32
Goals:128
Prev Season:1958–59
Next Season:1960–61

The 1959–60 Ulster Cup was the 12th edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Linfield won the tournament for the 4th time, defeating Crusaders 4–1 in the final replay[2] after the original final ended in a 1–1 draw.[3] [4]

Group standings

Section A

Section B

Final

Replay

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup. Irish League Archive. 25 April 2023.
  2. News: Linfield deserve season's first trophy. Belfast Telegraph. 6 October 1959. 20. subscription.
  3. News: Nothing in the game to arouse the fans. Belfast Telegraph. 16 September 1959. 18. subscription.
  4. Web site: Ulster Cup Results. Irish League Archive. 25 April 2023.