The 1929–30 Irish Cup was the 50th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Ballymena |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (16th win) |
| Runner-up | Ballymena |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 22 |
| Goals scored | 94 (4.27 per match) |
Linfield won the tournament for the 16th time, defeating holders Ballymena 4–3 in the final at Celtic Park.[1][2]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 4–4 | Belfast Celtic |
| Coleraine | 2–1 | Linfield Swifts |
| Derry City | 1–4 | Ballymena |
| Distillery | 0–0 | Linfield |
| Dunmurry Recreation | 1–1 | Glentoran |
| Glenavon | 2–2 | Cliftonville |
| Newry Town | 5–0 | Ards |
| Portadown | 1–2 | Larne |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 5–2 | Bangor |
| Ciftonville | 1–1 | Glenavon |
| Glentoran | 1–1 | Dunmurry Recreation |
| Linfield | 3–1 | Distillery |
Second replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunmurry Recreation | 1–4 | Glentoran |
| Glenavon | 5–3 | Cliftonville |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 2–3 | Ballymena |
| Coleraine | 0–1 | Linfield |
| Glenavon | 1–2 | Newry Town |
| Larne | 2–2 | Glentoran |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glentoran | 4–2 | Larne |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena | 3–2 | Newry Town |
| Linfield | 2–1 | Glentoran |
Final
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References
edit- ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 14 January 2023.