1887–88 Belfast Charity Cup

The 1887–88 Belfast Charity Cup was the 5th edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]

1887–88 Belfast Charity Cup
Tournament details
CountryIreland Ireland
Teams8
Defending championsCliftonville
Final positions
ChampionsCliftonville (4th win)
Runner-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played9
Goals scored49 (5.44 per match)

Cliftonville won the tournament for the 4th time and 3rd consecutive year, defeating Linfield 3–2 in the final.[2][3]

Results

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Quarter-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Clarence 0–6 Distillery
Cliftonville 2–1 Oldpark
Linfield 1–31 Limavady
Ulster 1–5 YMCA

1The match was ordered to be replayed after a protest by Linfield.

Replay

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Linfield 7–01 Limavady

1The match was ordered to be replayed after a protest by Limavady.

Second replay

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Linfield 4–2 Limavady

Semi-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Cliftonville 6–1 YMCA
Linfield 4–1 Distillery

Final

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References

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  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Belfast Charities Cup - Final Tie". Dublin Daily Express. 5 May 1887. p. 3.
  3. ^ "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
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