1896–97 Belfast Charity Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Ireland |
| Teams | 4 |
| Defending champions | Glentoran |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cliftonville (6th win) |
| Runner-up | Distillery |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Goals scored | 17 (4.25 per match) |
The 1896–97 Belfast Charity Cup was the 14th edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 6th time, defeating Distillery 6–2 in the final replay,[2] after the original final finished in a 1–1 draw.[3][4]
Results
[edit]Semi-finals
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–0 | Linfield |
| Distillery | 4–0 | Glentoran |
Final
[edit]| Cliftonville | 1–1 | Distillery |
|---|---|---|
 85' |
Report | 88' |
Replay
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "The Charity Match At Cliftonville, Victory For Cliftonville". Irish News and Belfast Morning News. 6 May 1897. p. 7.
- ^ "Belfast Charities Cup, Final Tie". Irish News and Belfast Morning News. 26 April 1897. p. 7.
- ^ "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.