1885–86 Belfast Charity Cup
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Oldpark |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cliftonville (2nd win) |
| Runner-up | Glentoran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 29 (3.63 per match) |
The 1885–86 Belfast Charity Cup was the 3rd edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 2nd time, defeating Glentoran 5–1 in the final.[2][3]
Results[edit]
Quarter-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Clifton Park |
| Distillery | 4–2 | YMCA |
| Oldpark | 1–0 | Wellington Park |
| Ulster | 1–4 | Glentoran |
Semi-finals[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–2 | Distillery |
| Oldpark | 2–1 (a.e.t.)1 | Glentoran |
1Oldpark won after unlimited extra time, effectively a golden goal. A replay was ordered after a Glentoran protest.
Replay[edit]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glentoran | 2–0 | Oldpark |
Final[edit]
| Cliftonville | 5–1 | Glentoran |
|---|---|---|
Molyneaux  Brown Turner Ellesman McPherson | Report | Baxter |
Referee: Mr Parlance
References[edit]
- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Football, Belfast Charities Cup, Final Tie". Northern Whig. 3 May 1886. p. 7.
- ^ "Belfast Charity Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 8 April 2023.