The 1973–74 Carlsberg Cup was the 2nd and final edition of the Carlsberg Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions | Portadown |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Crusaders |
| Runner-up | Ards |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 60 (3.75 per match) |
The tournament was won by Crusaders, defeating Ards 3–0 in the final at Windsor Park.[2][3]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 5–0 | Ballymena United |
| Bangor | 4–5 (a.e.t.) | Portadown |
| Cliftonville | 0–2 | Distillery |
| Dundela | 1–5 | Crusaders |
| Glenavon | 0–1 | Carrick Rangers |
| Glentoran | 1–0 | Brantwood |
| Larne | 0–1 | Coleraine |
| Linfield | 3–1 | Lisburn Rangers |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 4–2 | Glentoran |
| Carrick Rangers | 2–5 | Portadown |
| Crusaders | 7–0 | Distillery |
| Linfield | 1–0 | Coleraine |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3–1 | Linfield |
| Crusaders | 2–1 | Portadown |
Final
edit
References
edit- ^ "Irish League Archive, Carlsberg Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Crues Parade Title Touch". Belfast Telegraph. 16 August 1973. p. 24.
- ^ "Rampant Crues". Belfast News Letter. 16 August 1973. p. 18.
- ^ "Carlsberg Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.