The 1967–68 County Antrim Shield was the 79th 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 | Glentoran (15th win) |
| Runner-up | Linfield |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 43 (3.31 per match) |
Glentoran won the tournament for the 15th time, defeating Linfield 3–0 in the final replay at Solitude after the previous final match ended in a 3–3 draw.[2][3]
Results edit
First round edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–0 | Albert Foundry |
| Crusaders | 2–2 | Dundela |
| Larne | 1–0 | Cliftonville |
| Linfield | 4–0 | Carrick Rangers |
| Ards | bye | |
| Bangor | bye | |
| Distillery | bye | |
| Glentoran | bye |
Replay edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | 0–2 | Dundela |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–3 | Bangor |
| Distillery | 0–6 | Glentoran |
| Larne | 1–0 | Ballymena United |
| Linfield | 3–0 | Dundela |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glentoran | 2–1 | Bangor |
| Linfield | 3–0 | Larne |
Final edit
Replay edit
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Method helps Glens triumph". Belfast Telegraph. 14 May 1968. p. 18.
- ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.