The 1995–96 Irish News Cup was the inaugural edition of the Irish News 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 | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Coleraine |
| Runner-up | Omagh Town |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 25 (4.17 per match) |
Coleraine won the title, defeating Omagh Town 12–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results edit
Semi-finals edit
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry City | 0–3 | Coleraine | 0–2 | 0–1 |
| Omagh Town | 6–2 | Finn Harps | 3–1 | 3–1 |
Final edit
| Omagh Town | 1–4 | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
Kavanagh  57' |
McCallan 8', 43', 44' Gorman 25' |
Referee: Wilfrid Wallace (Donegal)
| Coleraine | 8–1 | Omagh Town |
|---|---|---|
| McAllister 19' Gorman 30'O'Dowd 33', 63'Young 58'McCallan 70', 75'Houston 84' |
McHugh 54' McGill  84' |
Referee: Leslie Irvine (Limavady)
Coleraine win 12–2 on aggregate.
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Irish News Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "McCallan up to his tricks". Belfast Telegraph. 1 February 1996. p. 31.
- ^ "Hot McCallan Hits Hat-Trick". Belfast News Letter. 1 February 1996. p. 39.
- ^ "Champion show by Coleraine". Belfast Telegraph. 14 February 1996. p. 29.
- ^ "Barnstormin' Bannsiders". Belfast News Letter. 14 February 1996. p. 19.
- ^ "Irish News Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.