The 1960–61 Irish Cup was the 81st edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.

1960–61 Irish Cup
Tournament details
CountryNorthern Ireland
Teams16
Final positions
ChampionsGlenavon (3rd win)
Runners-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played20
Goals scored90 (4.5 per match)

Glenavon won the cup for the 3rd time, defeating the holders Linfield 5–1 in the final at Solitude.[1][2]

Results

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First round

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Quarter-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ards 1–1 Glenavon
Ballymena United 1–3 Ballyclare Comrades
Distillery 1–1 Crusaders
Linfield 5–1 Bangor

Replay

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Crusaders 2–2 Distillery
Glenavon 4–1 Ards

Second replay

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Distillery 1–3 Crusaders

Semi-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glenavon 3–2 Crusaders
Linfield 4–2 Ballyclare Comrades

Final

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Glenavon5–1Linfield
Campbell 30', 67', 77'
Jones 31', 55'
Report Ferguson 61'
Attendance: 18,000
Referee: H. Callaghan (Stockport)

References

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  1. Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
  2. "Northern Ireland Cup Finals". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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