The 1996–97 Gold Cup was the 78th edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (33rd win) |
| Runners-up | Glenavon |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 31 |
| Goals scored | 89 (2.87 per match) |
The tournament was won by Linfield for the 33rd time, defeating Glenavon 1–0 in the final at The Oval.[2][3]
Group standings
editSection A
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portadown | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 | Advance to quarter-final |
| 2 | Bangor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | Coleraine | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 | |
| 4 | Newry Town | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | −10 | 0 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section B
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crusaders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 | Advance to quarter-final |
| 2 | Ballymena United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | |
| 3 | Larne | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 1 | |
| 4 | Ards | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 1 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section C
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omagh Town | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 | Advance to quarter-final |
| 2 | Glentoran | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Cliftonville | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 | Carrick Rangers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 3 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section D
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 | Advance to quarter-final |
| 2 | Glenavon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 6 | |
| 3 | Distillery | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | −7 | 2 | |
| 4 | Ballyclare Comrades | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 1 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) |
Portadown |
| Bangor | 0–2 | Linfield |
| Glentoran | 2–3 | Crusaders |
| Omagh Town | 2–3 | Glenavon |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenavon | 2–0 | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 2–0 | Ballymena United |
Final
edit
References
edit- ↑ "Irish League Archive, Gold Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ↑ "Top Dog Barker". Belfast Telegraph. 13 November 1996. p. 28.
- ↑ "Super Barker Is Blues Hero". Belfast News Letter. 13 November 1996. p. 28.