1947–48 Irish Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Belfast Celtic |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (24th win) |
| Runner-up | Coleraine |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 63 (3.94 per match) |
The 1947–48 Irish Cup was the 68th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
Linfield won the tournament for the 24th time, defeating Coleraine 3–0 in the final at Celtic Park after the first match ended in a draw.[1][2]
Results[edit]
First round[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–4 | Linfield |
| Bangor | 3–1 | Distillery II |
| Belfast Celtic | 2–0 | Cliftonville |
| Derry City | 2–1 | Ards |
| Distillery | 4–1 | Portadown |
| East Belfast | 0–3 | Coleraine |
| Glenavon | 2–0 | Linfield Swifts |
| Glentoran | 1–2 | Brantwood |
Quarter-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 4–1 | Brantwood |
| Coleraine | 1–0 | Derry City |
| Glenavon | 3–0 | Distillery |
| Linfield | 3–2 | Bangor |
Semi-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 3–3 | Belfast Celtic |
| Linfield | 5–1 | Glenavon |
Replay[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 3–2 | Belfast Celtic |
Final[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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