The 1977–78 Tyler Cup was the inaugural edition of the Tyler Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Shamrock Rovers |
| Runner-up | Finn Harps |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 7 |
| Goals scored | 24 (3.43 per match) |
Shamrock Rovers won the title, defeating Finn Harps 1–0 in the final.[2][3][4]
Results edit
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 2–2 (5–6 p) | Drogheda United |
| Finn Harps | 5–5 (4–3 p) | Linfield |
| Glentoran | 4–1 | Bohemians |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–0 | Glenavon |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glentoran | 0–1 | Finn Harps |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Drogheda United |
Final edit
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–0 | Finn Harps |
|---|---|---|
Lynex  69' |
Referee: T. Perry (Belfast)
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Tyler Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Lynex Header Sees Rovers Through!". Irish Press. 18 May 1978. p. 16.
- ^ "Another Title For Giles' Men". Irish Independent. 18 May 1978. p. 13.
- ^ "Tyler Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.