The 1925–26 Belfast Charity Cup was the 43rd edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Glentoran |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Belfast Celtic (5th win) Glentoran (7th win) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 27 (3.38 per match) |
For the first time in competition history, the trophy was shared after Belfast Celtic and Glentoran drew 1–1 in the final.[2] Although the final was scheduled to be replayed, no date could be found for the replay and it was decided to share the trophy.[3][4]
Results
editQuarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 2–1 | Queen's Island |
| Cliftonville | 1–2 | Crusaders |
| Glentoran | 2–1 | Brantwood |
| Linfield | 1–1 | Distillery |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 3–2 | Linfield |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 4–2 | Crusaders |
| Glentoran | 2–1 | Distillery |
Final
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References
edit- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Charity Cup Final To Be Replay, Draw At Solitude". Ireland's Saturday Night. 15 May 1926. p. 4.
- ^ "In Erin's Isle, Remarkable Revival of Belfast Celtic". The Athletic. 24 May 1926. p. 3.
- ^ "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 10 April 2023.