1996–97 Irish Cup
The 1996–97 Irish Cup was the 117th edition of Northern Ireland's premier football knock-out cup competition. It concluded on 3 May 1997 with the final.
| Country |  |
|---|---|
| Teams | 32 |
| Champions | Glenavon (5th win) |
| Runners-up | Cliftonville |
| Matches played | 39 |
| Goals scored | 108 (2.77 per match) |
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Glentoran were the defending champions after winning their 16th Irish Cup last season, with a 1–0 win over Glenavon in the 1996 final. This season Glenavon went one better by winning the cup for the 5th time, with a 1–0 win over Cliftonville in the final.[1][2]
Fifth round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Comrades | 2–3 | Cliftonville |
| Bangor | 3–0 | Ballymena United |
| Brantwood | 0–2 | Dundela |
| British Telecom | 1–1 | Crumlin United |
| Carrick Rangers | 0–0 | RUC |
| Coleraine | 2–1 | Linfield |
| Crusaders | 4–1 | Institute |
| Drumaness Mills | 1–3 | Limavady United |
| Dungannon Swifts | 1–1 | Loughgall |
| Enkalon | 1–1 | Portstewart |
| Glenavon | 1–0 | Ards |
| Glentoran | 4–0 | Distillery |
| Larne | 0–2 | Coagh United |
| Newry Town | 0–0 | Omagh Town |
| Park | 0–4 | Chimney Corner |
| Portadown | 3–0 | Dunmurry Recreation |
Replays
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crumlin United | 4–1 | British Telecom |
| Loughgall | 3–1 | Dungannon Swifts |
| Omagh Town | 1–0 | Newry Town |
| Portstewart | 3–1 | Enkalon |
| RUC | 2–1 | Carrick Rangers |
Sixth round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crumlin United | 1–2 | Loughgall |
| Crusaders | 1–0 | Portadown |
| Dundela | 1–2 | Coagh United |
| Glenavon | 2–0 | Glentoran |
| Limavady United | 1–1 | Bangor |
| Omagh Town | 3–2 | Chimney Corner |
| Portstewart | 0–1 | Coleraine |
| RUC | 0–3 | Cliftonville |
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–1 | Crusaders |
| Glenavon | 4–1 | Coagh United |
| Loughgall | 1–1 | Coleraine |
| Omagh Town | 2–2 | Limavady United |
Final
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References
- "Northern Ireland Cup Finals". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. rsssf.com. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- "Northern Ireland 1996/97". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. rsssf.com. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
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