The 1945–46 Irish Cup was the 66th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 10 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (23rd win) |
| Runner-up | Distillery |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 55 (3.44 per match) |
Linfield won the tournament for the 23rd time and the 2nd consecutive year, defeating Distillery 3–0 in the final at Celtic Park.[1][2]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 6–3 | RAF Aldergrove | 3–2 | 3–1 |
| Glentoran | 4–7 | Belfast Celtic II | 3–2 | 1–5 |
| Ards II | bye | |||
| Belfast Celtic | bye | |||
| Derry City | bye | |||
| Distillery | bye | |||
| Linfield | bye | |||
| Linfield Swifts | bye |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic II | 3–1 | Cliftonville | 0–0 | 3–1 |
| Derry City | 2–10 | Belfast Celtic | 0–3 | 2–7 |
| Distillery | 4–1 | Linfield Swifts | 2–1 | 2–0 |
| Linfield | 5–3 | Ards II | 2–0 | 3–3 |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 0–0 | Belfast Celtic II |
| Linfield | 2–0 | Belfast Celtic |
Replay
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | 1–0 | Belfast Celtic II |
Final
edit| Linfield | 3–0 | Distillery |
|---|---|---|
Walsh  35', 80'McCrory 72' |
Report |
Attendance: 20,137
References
edit- ^ "Northern Ireland Cup Semifinals and Finals 1880–1950". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Alex Graham. Football in Northern Ireland, a statistical record 1881–2005.
- ^ "IRISH CUP - Results". Retrieved 15 January 2023.