The 2017–18 County Antrim Shield was the 129th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Crusaders (7th win) |
| Runner-up | Ballymena United |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 60 (4 per match) |
Crusaders won the tournament for the 7th time, defeating Ballymena United 4–2 in the final.[2][3]
Results edit
First round edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Comrades | 1–4 | Linfield |
| Ballymena United | 3–0 | Harland & Wolff Welders |
| Carrick Rangers | 4–2 | PSNI |
| Cliftonville | 6–0 | Knockbreda |
| Crusaders | 4–0 | Donegal Celtic |
| Glebe Rangers | 0–4 | Dundela |
| Glentoran | 4–2 | Crumlin Star |
| Larne | 0–3 | Ards |
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 1–0 | Glentoran |
| Carrick Rangers | 4–2 | Dundela |
| Cliftonville | 2–3 | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 0–1 | Ards |
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–0 | Ards |
| Crusaders | 1–0 | Carrick Rangers |
Final edit
| Ballymena United | 2–4 | Crusaders |
|---|---|---|
McMurray  54'Friel 86' |
Report | Beverland 8' Owens 10'Caddell 23'Heatley 69' |
Referee: Andrew Davey (Bangor)
References edit
- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Ruthless Crues end silverware drought in fine style". Belfast Telegraph. 24 January 2018. pp. 50–51.
- ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.