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1996–97 Gold Cup

The 1996–97 Gold Cup was the 78th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

1996–97 Gold Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams16
Defending championsCrusaders
Final positions
ChampionsLinfield (33rd win)
Runner-upGlenavon
Tournament statistics
Matches played31
Goals scored89 (2.87 per match)

The tournament was won by Linfield for the 33rd time, defeating Glenavon 1–0 in the final at The Oval.[2][3]

Group standings edit

Section A edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Portadown 3 2 1 0 4 1 +3 7 Advance to quarter-final
2 Bangor 3 2 0 1 5 1 +4 6
3 Coleraine 3 1 1 1 4 1 +3 4
4 Newry Town 3 0 0 3 1 11 −10 0
Source: Irish League Archive

Section B edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Crusaders 3 3 0 0 8 2 +6 9 Advance to quarter-final
2 Ballymena United 3 2 0 1 6 3 +3 6
3 Larne 3 0 1 2 3 7 −4 1
4 Ards 3 0 1 2 3 8 −5 1
Source: Irish League Archive

Section C edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Omagh Town 3 2 0 1 3 2 +1 6 Advance to quarter-final
2 Glentoran 3 1 1 1 6 3 +3 4
3 Cliftonville 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4
4 Carrick Rangers 3 1 0 2 4 8 −4 3
Source: Irish League Archive

Section D edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Linfield 3 2 1 0 4 1 +3 7 Advance to quarter-final
2 Glenavon 3 2 0 1 11 1 +10 6
3 Distillery 3 0 2 1 2 9 −7 2
4 Ballyclare Comrades 3 0 1 2 3 9 −6 1
Source: Irish League Archive

Quarter-finals edit

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ballymena United 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–1 p)
Portadown
Bangor 0–2 Linfield
Glentoran 2–3 Crusaders
Omagh Town 2–3 Glenavon

Semi-finals edit

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glenavon 2–0 Crusaders
Linfield 2–0 Ballymena United

Final edit

Linfield1–0Glenavon
Barker   74'
Referee: Leslie Irvine (Limavady)

References edit

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Gold Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Top Dog Barker". Belfast Telegraph. 13 November 1996. p. 28.
  3. ^ "Super Barker Is Blues Hero". Belfast News Letter. 13 November 1996. p. 28.

External links edit

  • Northern Ireland - List of Gold Cup Winners

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