The 1996–97 Floodlit Cup was the 10th edition of the Floodlit Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Cliftonville |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Glenavon (2nd win) |
| Runner-up | Glentoran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 62 (2.7 per match) |
Glenavon won the tournament for the 2nd time, defeating Glentoran 1–0 in the final.[2][3]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Comrades | 0–5 | Linfield | 0–3 | 0–2 |
| Ballymena United | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (2–3 p) |
Glenavon | 1–2 | 1–0 |
| Bangor | 1–4 | Ards | 1–1 | 0–3 |
| Carrick Rangers | 3–5 | Glentoran | 3–4 | 0–1 |
| Distillery | 1–2 | Cliftonville | 1–0 | 0–2 |
| Larne | 2–5 | Crusaders | 1–3 | 1–2 |
| Newry Town | 2–3 | Coleraine | 2–3 | 0–0 |
| Omagh Town | 2–4 | Portadown | 1–3 | 1–1 |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crusaders | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Linfield |
| Glenavon | 4–2 | Cliftonville |
| Glentoran | 3–0 | Ards |
| Portadown | 1–0 | Coleraine |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenavon | 2–0 | Crusaders |
| Glentoran | 2–1 | Portadown |
Final
edit
References
edit- ^ "Irish League Archive, Floodlit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Doc's Cup Joy!". Belfast News Letter. 9 April 1997. p. 40.
- ^ "Floodlit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 21 April 2023.