1972–73 Carlsberg Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Portadown |
| Runner-up | Ards |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 11 |
| Goals scored | 46 (4.18 per match) |
The 1972–73 Carlsberg Cup was the 1st edition of the Carlsberg Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
The tournament was won by Portadown, defeating Ards 3–0 in the final at Windsor Park.[2]
Results[edit]
First round[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 3–2 | Distillery |
| Cliftonville | 1–3 | Ballymena United |
| Crusaders | 1–0 | Glenavon |
| Derry City | 2–4 | Coleraine |
| Ards | bye | |
| Glentoran | bye | |
| Linfield | bye | |
| Portadown | bye |
Quarter-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 0–6 | Ards |
| Glentoran | 0–1 | Bangor |
| Linfield | 3–2 | Crusaders |
| Portadown | 4–1 | Coleraine |
Semi-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 4–1 | Bangor |
| Linfield | 2–4 | Portadown |
Final[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Carlsberg Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Cheers! Now The Blues Are Next". Belfast Telegraph. 17 August 1972. p. 19.
- ^ "Carlsberg Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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