The 2016–17 County Antrim Shield was the 128th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Ballymena United |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (43rd win) |
| Runner-up | Crusaders |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 57 (3.8 per match) |
Linfield won the tournament for the 43rd time, defeating Crusaders 3–1 in the final.[2][3]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3–1 | Knockbreda |
| Ballyclare Comrades | 0–1 | Glentoran |
| Ballymena United | 3–0 | Harland & Wolff Welders |
| Carrick Rangers | 1–4 | PSNI |
| Cliftonville | 7–1 | Bangor |
| Larne | 0–2 | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 4–0 | Donegal Celtic |
| Newington Youth | 0–1 | Albert Foundry |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Foundry | 0–3 | PSNI |
| Ballymena United | 1–2 | Ards |
| Glentoran | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 3–0 | Cliftonville |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | 4–2 | PSNI |
| Linfield | 6–1 | Ards |
Final
edit
References
edit- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Ex Crue Sends Blues On Way To Win". Belfast News Letter. 8 February 2017. pp. 38–39.
- ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.