1996–97 Irish News Cup
Football tournament season
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Coleraine |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Derry City |
| Runner-up | Sligo Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 49 (3.5 per match) |
The 1996–97 Irish News Cup was the 2nd edition of the Irish News Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
Derry City won the title, defeating Sligo Rovers 5–4 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5]
Results
Quarter-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Harps | 4–2 | Coleraine | 2–0 | 2–2 |
| Limavady United | 1–4 | Dundalk | 1–1 | 0–3 |
| Omagh Town | 2–3 | Derry City | 0–3 | 2–0 |
| Sligo Rovers | 5–2 | Ballymena United | 1–0 | 4–2 |
Semi-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 2–9 | Derry City | 1–4 | 1–5 |
| Sligo Rovers | 5–1 | Finn Harps | 2–1 | 3–0 |
Final
| Sligo Rovers | 3–0 | Derry City |
|---|---|---|
Thew  32', 80', 83' |
Referee: John Ferry (Derry)
| Derry City | 5–1 | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly 32' Hargan 71', 79'McCabe 83'Hegarty 87' | Oates 15' |
Referee: Tony Gilroy (Donegal)
Derry City win 5–4 on aggregate.
References
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Irish News Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "Last gasp goal blast sinks City cup hopes". Belfast Telegraph. 27 March 1997. p. 39.
- ^ "Weakened Derry beaten". Belfast News Letter. 27 March 1997. p. 47.
- ^ "Rovers Throw It All Away". Sligo Champion. 9 April 1997. p. 11.
- ^ "Irish News Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
External links
- Irish League Archive - Irish News Cup
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