| Ulster Cup | |
| Year: | 1996–97 |
| Num Teams: | 16 |
| Defending Champions: | Portadown |
| Winners: | Coleraine (8th win) |
| Second: | Crusaders |
| Matches: | 23 |
| Goals: | 76 |
| Prev Season: | 1995–96 |
| Next Season: | 1997–98 |
The 1996–97 Ulster Cup was the 49th edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football. It was the final edition to feature top-flight clubs.[1]
Coleraine won the tournament for the 8th time, defeating Crusaders 4–3 on penalties after the final finished in a 1–1 draw.[2] [3] [4]
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.|}
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