The 1926–27 Irish Cup was the 47th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 14 |
| Defending champions | Belfast Celtic |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ards (1st win) |
| Runner-up | Cliftonville |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 56 (4.31 per match) |
Ards won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Cliftonville 3–2 in the final at The Oval.[1][2]
Results edit
First round edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 2–1 | Queen's Island |
| Cliftonville | 3–0 | Linfield |
| Crusaders | 3–1 | Distillery |
| Larne | 5–2 | Glentoran |
| Linfield Rangers | 4–0 | Barn |
| Newry Town | 1–2 | Ards |
| Portadown | 3–4 | Glenavon |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 4–0 | Linfield Rangers |
| Glenavon | 1–2 | Ards |
| Larne | 1–2 | Crusaders |
| Cliftonville | bye |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3–1 | Belfast Celtic |
| Cliftonville | 4–2 | Crusaders |
Final edit
| Ards | 3–2 | Cliftonville |
|---|---|---|
McGee  McIlreavy |
Report | Mortishead Hughes |
References edit
- ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 14 January 2023.