The 1938–39 Irish Cup was the 59th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Belfast Celtic |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (20th win) |
| Runner-up | Ballymena United |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 17 |
| Goals scored | 65 (3.82 per match) |
Linfield won the tournament for the 20th time, defeating Ballymena United 2–0 in the final at Solitude.[1][2]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 2–2 | Glenavon |
| Ballymena United | 1–0 | Glentoran |
| Bangor | 2–0 | Crusaders |
| Cliftonville | 4–2 | Coleraine |
| Derry City | 1–2 | Portadown |
| Distillery | 1–4 | Belfast Celtic |
| Larne | 0–4 | Linfield |
| Newry Town | 2–2 | Sirocco Works |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenavon | 3–2 | Ards |
| Sirocco Works | 1–2 | Newry Town |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–1 | Belfast Celtic |
| Bangor | 2–4 | Portadown |
| Cliftonville | 3–0 | Glenavon |
| Linfield | 3–1 | Newry Town |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–2 | Portadown |
| Linfield | 4–0 | Cliftonville |
Final
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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.