The 1961–62 County Antrim Shield was the 73rd edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (26th win) |
| Runner-up | Glentoran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 63 (4.85 per match) |
Linfield won the tournament for the 26th time and 2nd consecutive season, defeating Glentoran 5–0 in the final at Solitude.[2][3]
Results edit
First round edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Foundry | 1–5 | Crusaders |
| Cliftonville | 2–2 | Carrick Rangers |
| Distillery | 4–2 | Ballymena United Reserves |
| Glentoran | 3–2 | Dundela |
| Ards | bye | |
| Ballymena United | bye | |
| Bangor | bye | |
| Linfield | bye |
Replay edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–4 | Carrick Rangers |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2–2 | Distillery |
| Crusaders | 2–1 | Carrick Rangers |
| Glentoran | 6–3 | Ards |
| Linfield | 3–0 | Bangor |
Replay edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 1–3 | Ballymena United |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glentoran | 2–1 | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 3–1 | Ballymena United |
Final edit
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Glens defence ripped apart". Ireland's Saturday Night. 12 May 1962. p. 1.
- ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.