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1885–86 Irish Cup

The 1885–86 Irish Cup was the 6th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish football.

Distillery won the tournament for the 3rd time and 3rd year in a row, defeating Limavady 1–0 in a repeat of the previous year's final.[1][2]

Results

First round

1After a protest by YMCA that the match did not kick off at the correct time, a replay was ordered.[3]

Replays

1 After protesting against Moyola Park's rough play in the previous match, Magherafelt refused to play the replay.[4]
2 After both teams drew again, they were moved into the second round.[4]

Second round

Replay

Third round

Fourth round

Semi-finals

Final

Ulster Cricket Ground, Belfast
Attendance: 1,000

References

  1. ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005. p. 5.
  3. ^ "Northern Football Notes (Association)". Sport (Dublin). 28 November 1885. p. 7.
  4. ^ a b "Northern Football Notes (Association)". Sport (Dublin). 5 December 1885. p. 7.

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