The 1960–61 Irish Cup was the 81st edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Glenavon (3rd win) |
| Runner-up | Linfield |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 20 |
| Goals scored | 90 (4.5 per match) |
Glenavon won the cup for the 3rd time, defeating the holders Linfield 5–1 in the final at Solitude.[1][2]
Results edit
First round edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 2–2 | Coleraine |
| Ballyclare Comrades | 2–1 | Chimney Corner |
| Ballymena United | 2–1 | Derry City |
| Glenavon | 7–0 | Banbridge Town |
| Glentoran | 3–4 | Distillery |
| Linfield | 3–2 | Cliftonville |
| Newington Rangers | 2–3 | Bangor |
| Portadown | 2–2 | Crusaders |
Replay edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 1–4 | Ards |
| Crusaders | 3–1 | Portadown |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–1 | Glenavon |
| Ballymena United | 1–3 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Distillery | 1–1 | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 5–1 | Bangor |
Replay edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | 2–2 | Distillery |
| Glenavon | 4–1 | Ards |
Second replay edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 1–3 | Crusaders |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenavon | 3–2 | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 4–2 | Ballyclare Comrades |
Final edit
References edit
- ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Finals". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 15 January 2023.