The 1956–57 Gold Cup was the 38th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Glenavon (2nd win) |
| Runner-up | Derry City |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 38 (2.71 per match) |
The tournament was won by Glenavon for the 2nd time, defeating Derry City 3–1 in the final at The Oval.[2]
Results edit
First round edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 0–2 | Bangor |
| Coleraine | 3–0 | Ards |
| Crusaders | 2–1 | Glentoran |
| Linfield | 1–3 | Glenavon |
| Cliftonville | bye | |
| Derry City | bye | |
| Distillery | bye | |
| Portadown | bye |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 0–0 | Coleraine |
| Derry City | 1–0 | Portadown |
| Distillery | 2–2 | Cliftonville |
| Glenavon | 2–0 | Crusaders |
Replays edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 0–1 | Distillery |
| Coleraine | 1–1 | Bangor |
Second replay edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 1–3 | Coleraine |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 3–1 | Derry City |
| Glenavon | 3–1 | Cliftonville |
Final edit
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Gold Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Glenavon Outplay Derry (Jones Gets Two)". Ireland's Saturday Night. 8 May 1957. p. 6.
- ^ "Gold Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 22 April 2023.