1896–97 Belfast Charity Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland |
| Date | 10 April 1897 – 5 May 1897 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Defending champions | Glentoran |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cliftonville (6th win) |
| Runners-up | Distillery |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Goals scored | 17 (4.25 per match) |
The 1896–97 Belfast Charity Cup was the 14th edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 6th time, defeating Distillery 6–2 in the final replay,[2] after the original final finished in a 1–1 draw.[3][4]
Results
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–0 | Linfield |
| Distillery | 4–0 | Glentoran |
Final
| Cliftonville | 1–1 | Distillery |
|---|---|---|
 85' |
Report | 88' |
Replay
| Cliftonville | 6–2 | Distillery |
|---|---|---|
| Pyper McCashin Martin Barron |
Report | McWilliams Stanfield |
References
- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "The Charity Match At Cliftonville, Victory For Cliftonville". Irish News and Belfast Morning News. 6 May 1897. p. 7.
- ^ "Belfast Charities Cup, Final Tie". Irish News and Belfast Morning News. 26 April 1897. p. 7.
- ^ "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.