The 1939 Chatham Cup was the 16th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Dates | 2 September 1939 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Waterside (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Western |
The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds.
Teams taking part in the final rounds included Ponsonby, Waterside, Hamilton Wanderers, Western, Millerton Thistle and Mosgiel.
The 1939 final edit
Waterside became the first team to successfully defend the trophy - something they were to again achieve the following year. Sonny Ward became the first player to score in two successive finals.
Results edit
Semi-finals edit
| Western | 4 - 3 | Mosgiel |
|---|---|---|
| Almond 2, R. Smith, Galbraith | Report | J. Skinner, Rogers, Davidson |
Final edit
References edit
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