The 1959–60 Irish Cup was the 80th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Glenavon |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (27th win) |
| Runner-up | Ards |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 85 (4.72 per match) |
Linfield won the cup for the 27th time, defeating Ards 5–1 in the final at The Oval.[1]
The holders Glenavon were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Linfield.[2]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 8–0 | Dundela |
| Cliftonville | 2–2 | Ballymena United |
| Coleraine | 0–2 | Glenavon |
| Derry City | 2–2 | RUC |
| Distillery | 4–1 | Bangor |
| Glentoran | 3–1 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Linfield | 3–1 | Portadown |
| Portadown Reserves | 2–1 | Crusaders |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 4–0 | Cliftonville |
| RUC | 1–3 | Derry City |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 5–3 | Ballymena United |
| Glentoran | 1–1 | Derry City |
| Linfield | 5–3 | Glenavon |
| Portadown Reserves | 2–4 | Ards |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Derry City | 3–2 | Glentoran |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–0 | Derry City |
| Linfield | 5–2 | Distillery |
Final
edit
References
edit- ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Finals". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 15 January 2023.