The 1997–98 County Antrim Shield was the 109th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Cliftonville |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (37th win) |
| Runner-up | Crusaders |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 53 (3.53 per match) |
Linfield won the tournament for the 37th time, defeating Crusaders 1–0 in the final.[2] For the 12th year running clubs from County Armagh competed (Newry Town and Portadown), however Glenavon did not compete in this edition.[3]
Results edit
First round edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2–3 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Bangor | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Cliftonville |
| Crusaders | 2–1 | Newry Town |
| Distillery | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) |
Glentoran |
| Dundela | 5–3 | Carrick Rangers |
| Dungannon Swifts | 1–5 | Larne |
| Linfield | 2–0 | Killyleagh Youth |
| Portadown | 4–2 | Ards |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 4–1 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Dundela | 4–2 | Larne |
| Linfield | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (6–5 p) |
Cliftonville |
| Portadown | 0–1 | Crusaders |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | 3–0 | Dundela |
| Linfield | 4–0 | Distillery |
Final edit
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "The Goal-Den Show". Belfast Telegraph. 18 February 1998. p. 26.
- ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 17 April 2023.