1926–27 Irish Cup

The 1926–27 Irish Cup was the 47th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.

1926–27 Irish Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams14
Defending championsBelfast Celtic
Final positions
ChampionsArds (1st win)
Runner-upCliftonville
Tournament statistics
Matches played13
Goals scored56 (4.31 per match)

Ards won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Cliftonville 3–2 in the final at The Oval.[1][2]

Results

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First round

Team 1 Score Team 2
Belfast Celtic2–1Queen's Island
Cliftonville3–0Linfield
Crusaders3–1Distillery
Larne5–2Glentoran
Linfield Rangers4–0Barn
Newry Town1–2Ards
Portadown3–4Glenavon

Quarter-finals

Team 1 Score Team 2
Belfast Celtic4–0Linfield Rangers
Glenavon1–2Ards
Larne1–2Crusaders
Cliftonvillebye

Semi-finals

Team 1 Score Team 2
Ards3–1Belfast Celtic
Cliftonville4–2Crusaders

Final

Ards3–2Cliftonville
McGee
McIlreavy
ReportMortishead
Hughes
Referee: J.B. Stark

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