1970–71 Blaxnit Cup Explained

Blaxnit Cup
Year:1970–71
Country: Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Num Teams:8
Defending Champions:Coleraine
Winners:Linfield
Count:1
Second:Cork Hibernians
Matches:9
Goals:23
Prev Season:1969–70
Next Season:1971–72

The 1970–71 Blaxnit Cup was the 4th edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]

Linfield won the title for the 1st time, defeating Cork Hibernians 3–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Results

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Replay

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Final


Linfield win 3–2 on aggregate.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup. Irish League Archive. 29 April 2023.
  2. News: Dalymount will be real crunch. Belfast Telegraph. 20 May 1971. 23. subscription.
  3. News: Hibs Must Be Hot Favourites Now. Belfast News Letter. 20 May 1971. 12.
  4. News: Brilliant Blues are all-Ireland champs. Belfast Telegraph. 22 May 1971. 13. subscription.
  5. News: Blues Take Pounding - But Also The Cup. Belfast News Letter. 22 May 1971. 12.
  6. Web site: Blaxnit Cup Results. Irish League Archive. 29 April 2023.