The 1996–97 Ulster Cup was the 49th edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football. It was the final edition to feature top-flight clubs.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Portadown |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Coleraine (8th win) |
| Runner-up | Crusaders |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 76 (3.3 per match) |
Coleraine won the tournament for the 8th time, defeating Crusaders 4–3 on penalties after the final finished in a 1–1 draw.[2][3][4]
Results edit
First round edit
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–4 | Crusaders | 1–1 | 2–3 |
| Bangor | 1–2 | Glentoran | 0–1 | 1–1 |
| Carrick Rangers | 0–5 | Ards | 0–2 | 0–3 |
| Distillery | 2–6 | Linfield | 1–3 | 1–3 |
| Larne | 1–4 | Cliftonville | 1–4 | 0–0 |
| Newry Town | 3–5 | Coleraine | 2–3 | 1–2 |
| Omagh Town | 3–4 | Glenavon | 1–1 | 2–3 |
| Portadown | 2–3 | Ballyclare Comrades | 2–2 | 0–1 |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | Glentoran |
| Cliftonville | 4–1 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Glenavon | 1–3 | Coleraine |
| Linfield | 2–3 | Crusaders |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 1–0 | Glentoran |
| Crusaders | 4–0 | Cliftonville |
Final edit
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Spot-on Coleraine have final say". Belfast Telegraph. 18 September 1996. p. 32.
- ^ "Kenny's Braves Sink Crues". Belfast News Letter. 18 September 1996. p. 40.
- ^ "Ulster Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.