1971–72 City Cup Explained

City Cup
Year:	1971–72
Num Teams:	12
Defending Champions:	Bangor
Second:	Ards
Matches:	31
Goals:	106
Prev Season:	1970–71
Next Season:	1972–73

The 1971–72 City Cup was the 67th edition of the City Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.^[1]

The tournament was won by Ballymena United for the 1st time after they defeated Ards 1–0 in the final at The Oval.^{[2] [3]}

This year the tournament reverted to the format used in 1969–70 and would remain this way until the tournament was discontinued.^[4]

Group standings

Section A

Section B

External links

• Northern Ireland - List of City Cup Winners

Notes and References

1. Web site: Irish League Archive, City Cup. Irish League Archive. 21 March 2023.
2. Web site: City Cup Results. Irish League Archive. 21 March 2023.
3. Web site: Late "Free" - United Grab Cup. Ireland's Saturday Night. 4 December 1971. 1. subscription.
4. Web site: City Cup Tables. Irish League Archive. 21 March 2023.