The 1965–66 Gold Cup was the 47th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions | Derry City |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (21st win) |
| Runner-up | Portadown |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 57 (4.07 per match) |
The tournament was won by Linfield for the 21st time, defeating Portadown 6–0 in the final at The Oval.[2]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 4–3 | Bangor |
| Coleraine | 0–2 | Ards |
| Crusaders | 2–1 | Derry City |
| Glentoran | 2–2 | Glenavon |
| Cliftonville | bye | |
| Distillery | bye | |
| Linfield | bye | |
| Portadown | bye |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenavon | 2–1 | Glentoran |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–2 | Cliftonville |
| Ballymena United | 3–3 | Crusaders |
| Distillery | 2–2 | Portadown |
| Glenavon | 0–1 | Linfield |
Replays
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | 2–0 | Ballymena United |
| Portadown | 3–1 | Distillery |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Linfield | 7–0 | Cliftonville |
| Portadown | 3–2 | Crusaders |
Final
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References
edit- ^ "Irish League Archive, Gold Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Linfield minus Thomas win the Gold Cup". Belfast Telegraph. 2 December 1965. p. 23.
- ^ "Gold Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 22 April 2023.