1910–11 Irish Cup Explained

The 1910–11 Irish Cup was the 31st edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish football.

Shelbourne won the tournament for the 2nd time, defeating Bohemians 2–1 in the final replay after a 0–0 draw in the original final.^{[1] [2]}

Results

First round

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¹ Glentoran originally won the tie played at Bohemians 1–0, but Bohemians protested after Glentoran played a player who was not on the pre-match teamsheet. Glentoran were subsequently expelled from the competition and Bohemians were reinstated.^[3]

Replays

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Second replay

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Third replay

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Second round

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¹ Linfield originally won the tie played at Derry Celtic 3–2, but a replay was ordered after a protest by Derry Celtic that the pitch was unplayable and that the correct kick-off time was not adhered to by the referee.^[4] Linfield refused to play a replay and subsequently withdrew from the competition with Derry Celtic advancing to the semi-finals.^[5]

Semi-finals

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Replay

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Second replay

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Final

Replay

External links

• Northern Ireland Cup Finals. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950 . . 19 June 2022.
2. Book: Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005 . Alex Graham . 29–30.
3. Web site: Football. Irish Cup Sensation. Bohemians Protest.. Londonderry Sentinel. 18 February 1911. 2.
4. Web site: Derry Celtic v. Linfield. Re-play Ordered.. Derry Journal. 24 February 1911. 5.
5. Web site: Derry Celtic v. Linfield. Derry Journal. 27 February 1911. 3.