1997–98 County Antrim Shield Explained

County Antrim Shield
Year:1997–98
Num Teams:16
Defending Champions:Cliftonville
Winners:Linfield (37th win)
Second:Crusaders
Matches:15
Goals:53
Prev Season:1996–97
Next Season:1998–99

The 1997–98 County Antrim Shield was the 109th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Linfield won the tournament for the 37th time, defeating Crusaders 1–0 in the final.[2] For the 12th year running clubs from County Armagh competed (Newry Town and Portadown), however Glenavon did not compete in this edition.[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. 17 April 2023.
  2. News: The Goal-Den Show. Belfast Telegraph. 18 February 1998. 26.
  3. Web site: County Antrim Shield Results. Irish League Archive. 17 April 2023.