1975–76 Irish Cup

The 1975–76 Irish Cup was the 96th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.

1975–76 Irish Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams16
Defending championsColeraine
Final positions
ChampionsCarrick Rangers (1st win)
Runner-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played21
Goals scored72 (3.43 per match)

Carrick Rangers won the cup for the 1st time, defeating Linfield 2–1 in the final at The Oval and becoming only the third (and to the date, the most recent) non-senior side to win the cup.[1]

The holders Coleraine were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Carrick.[2]

Results

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First round

Team 1 Score Team 2
Ards1–0Dundela
Ballymena United2–3Carrick Rangers
Crusaders3–0Omagh Town
Distillery0–2Glentoran
Larne2–2Glenavon
Limavady United0–1Cliftonville
Linfield4–2Bangor
Portadown0–0Coleraine

Replay

Team 1 Score Team 2
Coleraine1–0Portadown
Glenavon1–2Larne

Quarter-finals

Team 1 Score Team 2
Ards1–1Linfield
Coleraine1–1Carrick Rangers
Glentoran3–1Cliftonville
Larne3–2Crusaders

Replay

Team 1 Score Team 2
Carrick Rangers3–3Coleraine
Linfield7–1Ards

Second replay

Team 1 Score Team 2
Carrick Rangers2–1Coleraine

Semi-finals

Team 1 Score Team 2
Carrick Rangers3–3Larne
Linfield2–0Glentoran

Replay

Team 1 Score Team 2
Carrick Rangers3–2Larne

Final

Carrick Rangers2–1Linfield
Prenter 25', 64'ReportMalone 1'
Attendance: 9,000

References