The 1888–89 Belfast Charity Cup was the 6th edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Cliftonville |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cliftonville (5th win) |
| Runner-up | Distillery |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 40 (6.67 per match) |
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 5th time and 4th consecutive year, defeating Distillery 4–2 in the final. The final ended when Distillery walked off the field with 13 minutes remaining, apparently in protest at the officials' decisions. They requested a replay but this was rejected.[2][3]
Results edit
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Athletics | 3–2 | YMCA |
| Cliftonville | w/o | Ulster |
| Distillery | 7–1 | Glentoran |
| Linfield | 12–0 | Oldpark |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 2–0 | Belfast Athletics |
| Distillery | 4–3 | Linfield |
Final edit
| Cliftonville | 4–2 | Distillery |
|---|---|---|
Elleman  Turner Rosbotham |
Report | Stanfield Stewart |
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Belfast Notes, Belfast Charities Cup". Athletic News. 15 April 1889. p. 2.
- ^ "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.