1988–89 County Antrim Shield Explained

County Antrim Shield
Year:1988–89
Num Teams:16
Defending Champions:Newry Town
Winners:Bangor (3rd win)
Second:Glentoran
Matches:15
Goals:46
Prev Season:1987–88 (Shield)
1987–88 (Chalice)
Next Season:1989–90

The 1988–89 County Antrim Shield was the 100th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Bangor won the tournament for the 3rd time, defeating Glentoran 2–1 in the final.[2] For the 3rd year running the County Antrim FA invited three clubs from County Armagh to compete (Glenavon, Newry Town and Portadown).[3]

Results

First round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield. Irish League Archive. 16 April 2023.
  2. News: Bangor end on a winning note. Belfast Telegraph. 16 May 1989. 23.
  3. Web site: County Antrim Shield Results. Irish League Archive. 16 April 2023.