1890–91 Belfast Charity Cup

The 1890–91 Belfast Charity Cup was the 8th edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]

1890–91 Belfast Charity Cup
Tournament details
CountryIreland Ireland
Teams8
Defending championsBlack Watch
Final positions
ChampionsLinfield (1st win)
Runner-upUlster
Tournament statistics
Matches played7
Goals scored41 (5.86 per match)

Linfield won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Ulster 7–1 in the final.[2][3]

Results

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Quarter-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Cliftonville 5–1 Clarence
Distillery 3–1 Oldpark
Linfield 2–11 Black Watch
Ulster 4–12 Glentoran

1The original match was abandoned with five minutes remaining. The remainder of the match (including extra time) was played four days later.
2The match was abandoned after crowd disturbances and awarded to Ulster.

Semi-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Linfield 3–1 Distillery
Ulster 7–4 Cliftonville

Final

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Linfield7–1Ulster
S. Torrans     
Hill  
Peden  
Gaffikin  
Report Reynolds  
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Mr J. Sinclair

References

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  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Today's Football, The Charities Cup, Great Match At Cliftonville". Ulster Echo. 2 May 1891. p. 3.
  3. ^ "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
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