The 1990–91 Ulster Cup was the 43rd edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1990–91 Ulster Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams16
Defending championsGlentoran
Final positions
ChampionsPortadown (1st win)
Runner-upGlenavon
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Goals scored99 (3.09 per match)

Portadown won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Glenavon 3–2 on penalties after both the final replay[2][3] and original final finished in 1-1 draws.[4][5][6]

Group standings

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Section A

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Portadown 3 3 0 0 8 2 +6 9 Advance to quarter-final
2 Ballymena United 3 1 0 2 6 6 0 3
3 Crusaders 3 1 0 2 5 6 −1 3
4 Larne 3 1 0 2 4 9 −5 3

Section B

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Glenavon 3 3 0 0 12 2 +10 9 Advance to quarter-final
2 Bangor 3 2 0 1 6 2 +4 6
3 Carrick Rangers 3 0 1 2 4 11 −7 1
4 Distillery 3 0 1 2 3 10 −7 1

Section C

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Glentoran 3 2 1 0 6 1 +5 7 Advance to quarter-final
2 Coleraine 3 2 0 1 4 3 +1 6
3 Newry Town 3 1 1 1 4 2 +2 4
4 Ballyclare Comrades 3 0 0 3 2 10 −8 0

Section D

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Cliftonville 3 1 2 0 3 2 +1 5 Advance to quarter-final
2 Linfield 3 1 2 0 2 1 +1 5
3 Ards 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4
4 Omagh Town 3 0 1 2 1 3 −2 1

Quarter-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Cliftonville 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)
Coleraine
Glenavon 4–0 Ballymena United
Glentoran 0–1 Linfield
Portadown 2–1 Bangor

Semi-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glenavon 5–1 Coleraine
Portadown 4–2 Linfield

Final

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Portadown1–1Glenavon
Cunningham   43' Ferguson   70'
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Freddie McKnight (Newtownards)

Replay

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Portadown1–1 (a.e.t.)Glenavon
Cunningham   15'
Major   28'
Ferris   68'
Penalties
Cowan  
Doolin  
Stewart  
Keenan  
3–2   McBride
  Blackledge
  Campbell
  Ferguson
  Conville
Referee: Bobby Stewart (Dunmurry)

References

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  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Magnificent! 10-man Ports a different class". Belfast Telegraph. 24 October 1990. p. 31.
  3. ^ "Keenan Is The Penalty Hero". Belfast News Letter. 24 October 1990. p. 32.
  4. ^ "Final Draws High Praise". Belfast Telegraph. 26 September 1990. p. 24.
  5. ^ "Honours Even In Cup Classic". Belfast News Letter. 26 September 1990. p. 36.
  6. ^ "Ulster Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
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