1916–17 County Antrim Shield

The 1916–17 County Antrim Shield was the 28th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]

1916–17 County Antrim Shield
Tournament details
CountryIreland Ireland
Teams6
Defending championsGlentoran
Final positions
ChampionsLinfield (8th win)
Runner-upGlentoran
Tournament statistics
Matches played5
Goals scored13 (2.6 per match)

Linfield won the tournament for the 8th time, defeating Glentoran 1–0 in the final at Celtic Park.[2][3]

Results edit

Quarter-finals edit

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Belfast United 1–2 Linfield
Cliftonville 0–1 Belfast Celtic II
Distillery bye
Glentoran bye

Semi-finals edit

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glentoran 3–2 Distillery
Linfield 1–0 Belfast Celtic II

Final edit

Linfield3–0Glentoran
Houston  
McEwan   
Report

References edit

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Co. Antrim Shield, Final At Celtic Park". Ireland's Saturday Night. 3 March 1917. p. 2.
  3. ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 7 April 2023.

External links edit