The 1997–98 Ulster Cup was the 50th edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football. This edition featured only clubs from the First Division.[1]

1997–98 Ulster Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsBallyclare Comrades (1st win)
Runner-upDistillery
Tournament statistics
Matches played28
Goals scored81 (2.89 per match)

Ballyclare Comrades won the tournament for the 1st time, finishing top of the group standings.[2]

Group standings edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Ballyclare Comrades (C) 7 6 1 0 16 4 +12 19 Champions
2 Distillery 7 4 1 2 13 8 +5 13
3 Bangor 7 3 2 2 11 8 +3 11
4 Newry Town 7 3 2 2 10 8 +2 11
5 Carrick Rangers 7 2 3 2 8 9 −1 9
6 Larne 7 1 3 3 7 16 −9 6
7 Limavady United 7 1 2 4 6 13 −7 5
8 Dungannon Swifts 7 1 0 6 10 15 −5 3
Source: Irish League Archive
(C) Champions

References edit

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Ulster Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 28 April 2023.

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