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1983–84 Gold Cup

The 1983–84 Gold Cup was the 65th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

The tournament was won by Linfield for the 28th time, defeating Glentoran 3–1 in the final at Windsor Park.[2][3]

For this edition, there was a change in the format of the group stage. Section A clubs played each other twice and played three matches with Section B clubs (and vice versa for Section B clubs). Section C clubs played each other once and played four matches with Section D clubs (and vice versa for Section D clubs). The clubs that topped each section progressed to the semi-finals.[4]

Group standings

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Section A

Source: Irish League Archive

Section B

Source: Irish League Archive

Section C

Source: Irish League Archive

Section D

Source: Irish League Archive

Semi-finals

Final

Windsor Park, Belfast
Referee: Freddie McKnight (Newtownards)

References

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Gold Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Blues turn on a super show". Belfast Telegraph. 19 October 1983. p. 21.
  3. ^ "Now It's Golden Blues". Belfast News Letter. 19 October 1983. p. 12.
  4. ^ "Hennessy line-up". Belfast Telegraph. 19 August 1983. p. 24.
  5. ^ "Hennessy Gold Cup". Ireland's Saturday Night. 10 September 1983. p. 12.

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