The 1939–40 Irish Cup was the 60th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ballymena United (1st win) |
| Runner-up | Glenavon |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 54 (3 per match) |
Ballymena United won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Glenavon 2–0 in the final at Windsor Park.[1][2]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–1 | Bangor |
| Belfast Celtic | 2–0 | Newry Town |
| Belfast Celtic II | 3–0 | Cliftonville |
| Coleraine | 1–1 | Dundela |
| Glenavon | 2–1 | Glentoran |
| Larne | 3–0 | Ards |
| Linfield | 3–0 | Distillery |
| Portadown | 2–2 | Derry City |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Derry City | 1–1 | Portadown |
| Dundela | 3–1 | Coleraine |
Second replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portadown | 0–3 | Derry City |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–2 | Dundela |
| Belfast Celtic | 3–0 | Derry City |
| Belfast Celtic II | 0–3 | Glenavon |
| Larne | 1–2 | Linfield |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2–0 | Belfast Celtic |
| Glenavon | 2–0 | Linfield |
Final
edit| Ballymena United | 2–0 | Glenavon |
|---|---|---|
Moore  40'Sclater 53' |
Report |
Referee: D. Maxwell (Belfast)
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.