| Gold Cup | |
| Year: | 1996–97 |
| Num Teams: | 16 |
| Defending Champions: | Crusaders |
| Winners: | Linfield (33rd win) |
| Second: | Glenavon |
| Matches: | 31 |
| Goals: | 89 |
| Prev Season: | 1995–96 |
| Next Season: | 1997–98 |
The 1996–97 Gold Cup was the 78th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
The tournament was won by Linfield for the 33rd time, defeating Glenavon 1–0 in the final at The Oval.[2] [3]
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