The 1968–69 Blaxnit Cup was the 2nd edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Shamrock Rovers |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Coleraine (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Shamrock Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 23 (2.88 per match) |
Coleraine won the title for the 1st time, defeating Shamrock Rovers 4–3 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results edit
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 4–0 | Cork Celtic |
| Glentoran | 0–2 | Shamrock Rovers |
| Limerick | 2–1 | Ards |
| Shelbourne | 3–0 | Distillery |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 2–1 | Limerick |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–0 | Shelbourne |
Final edit
| Coleraine | 2–1 | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
Curley  24'Jennings 43' |
Report | Leech 66' |
| Shamrock Rovers | 2–2 | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
| Lawlor 10' O'Neill 25' |
Report | Kearin 75' (o.g.) Dickson 87' |
Referee: Jack Adair (Belfast)
Coleraine win 4–3 on aggregate.
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "'Away' Goal May Help Rovers". Belfast Telegraph. 21 May 1969. p. 23.
- ^ "Coleraine Grab Lead - Now Rovers Must Go Flat Out". Belfast News Letter. 21 May 1969. p. 16.
- ^ "Coleraine triumph with power finish". Belfast Telegraph. 24 May 1969. p. 12.
- ^ "Last Gasp Coleraine". Belfast News Letter. 24 May 1969. p. 11.
- ^ "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.