1995–96 Floodlit Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Portadown |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cliftonville (1st win) |
| Runner-up | Glentoran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 71 (3.09 per match) |
The 1995–96 Floodlit Cup was the 9th edition of the Floodlit Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Glentoran 3–1 in the final.[2][3]
Results[edit]
First round[edit]
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Comrades | 2–4 | Portadown | 2–1 | 0–3 |
| Ballymena United | 0–3 | Crusaders | 0–2 | 0–1 |
| Carrick Rangers | 1–6 | Glenavon | 1–3 | 0–3 |
| Coleraine | 4–2 | Bangor | 2–0 | 2–2 |
| Distillery | 0–5 | Linfield | 0–4 | 0–1 |
| Larne | 0–5 | Ards | 0–3 | 0–2 |
| Newry Town | 2–9 | Glentoran | 2–2 | 0–7 |
| Omagh Town | 1–2 | Cliftonville | 0–1 | 1–1 |
Quarter-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville] | 3–0 | Coleraine |
| Crusaders | 1–6 | Portadown |
| Glenavon | 1–2 | Ards |
| Glentoran | 2–1 | Linfield |
Semi-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–1 | Ards |
| Glentoran | 1–0 | Portadown |
Final[edit]
| Cliftonville | 3–1 | Glentoran |
|---|---|---|
McCann  42'Cross 47'Stokes 86' |
Cook 29' |
Referee: Norman Cowie (Bangor)
References[edit]
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Floodlit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Reds In Night Of Cup Glory". Belfast News Letter. 20 March 1996. p. 36.
- ^ "Floodlit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
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