1968–69 Top Four Cup

The 1968–69 Top Four Cup was the 4th and final edition of the Top Four Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1968–69 Top Four Cup
Tournament details
CountryNorthern Ireland
Teams4
Defending championsLinfield
Final positions
ChampionsColeraine (1st title)
Runner-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Goals scored7 (2.33 per match)
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The tournament was won by Coleraine for the 1st time, defeating Linfield 1–0 in the final at The Oval.[2][3]

Results

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Semi-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Coleraine 5–0 Derry City
Linfield 1–0 Glentoran

Final

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Coleraine1–0Linfield
Curley   35' Report
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Malcolm Wright (Portadown)

References

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  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Top Four Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Blues pathetic - this will just not do". Belfast Telegraph. 17 April 1969. p. 24.
  3. ^ "Coleraine Are 'Tops'". Belfast News Letter. 17 April 1969. p. 17.
  4. ^ "Top Four Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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