The 2011–12 Irish Cup (known as the JJB Sports Irish Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 132nd edition of the Irish Cup, Northern Ireland's premier football knock-out cup competition.. The competition began on 17 September 2011 with the first round and ended on 5 May 2012 with the final.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 116 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (42nd win) |
| Runner-up | Crusaders |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 119 |
| Goals scored | 493 (4.14 per match) |
Linfield were the defending champions, after a 2–1 victory over Crusaders in last season's final.[1][2] The two clubs met again in this season's final, and Linfield successfully defended the cup to win it for the sixth time in seven seasons after defeating Crusaders 4–1. Crusaders qualified for the first qualifying round[3] of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League as Linfield had already qualified for the UEFA Champions League by winning the 2011–12 IFA Premiership.
Results
editFirst round
editThe draw for the first round was held on 1 September 2011. Ards Rangers, Broomhedge, Lower Maze, Newington Youth Club, Rathfriland Rangers and Sirocco Works all received a bye into the Second Round.[4] Matches were played on 17 and 24 September 2011.
Source: irishfa.com
Second round
editThe games were played on 22 October 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Bangor Old Boys | 4–3 | Strabane & Sion Swifts United |
| Abbey Villa | 1–2 | Crumlin Star |
| Ballynahinch United | 3–2 | Crumlin United |
| Bangor Swifts | 2–5 | Dromara Village |
| Bryansburn Rangers | 2–4 | Albert Foundry |
| Carniny Amateurs | 3–5 | Newbuildings United |
| Derriaghy Cricket Club | 4–1 | Raceview |
| Downpatrick | 4–2 | Brantwood |
| East Belfast | 0–1 | Sirocco Works |
| Holywood | 2–5 | Ards Rangers |
| Iveagh United | 5–2 | Broomhedge |
| Lisanally Rangers | 1–4 | Larne Tech Old Boys |
| Magherafelt Sky Blues | 0–1 | Immaculata |
| Mountjoy United | 2–2 (5–3p) | Newcastle |
| Rathfern Rangers | 0–2 | Newington Youth Club |
| Rathfriland Rangers | 3–2 | Draperstown Celtic |
| Rosario Youth Club | 1–2 | Bangridge Rangers |
| Shorts | 2–3 | Dunmurry Recreation |
| Tandragee Rovers | 0–1 | Islandmagee |
| Wellington Recreation | 3–1 | Lower Maze |
Source: irishfa.com
Third round
editThe games were played on 19 November 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards Rangers | 3–1 | Albert Foundry |
| Derriaghy Cricket Club | 1–0 | Ballynahinch United |
| Dunmurry Recreation | 4–0 | 1st Bangor Old Boys |
| Immaculata | 2–0 | Crumlin Star |
| Larne Tech Old Boys | 2–0 | Downpatrick |
| Mountjoy United | 0–3 | Bangridge Rangers |
| Newbuildings United | 6–1 | Dromara Village |
| Newington Youth Club | 4–3 | Sirocco Works |
| Rathfriland Rangers | 1–1 (4–3p) | Islandmagee |
| Wellington Recreation | 1–2 | Iveagh United |
Source: irishfa.com
Fourth round
editAll 30 clubs from IFA Championship 1 and 2 entered the competition at this stage, as well as the 10 lower league clubs that had progressed through the previous rounds. The games were played on 10 and 17 December 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3−0 | Annagh United |
| Ards Rangers | 2–2 (3–5p) | Dunmurry Recreation |
| Armagh City | 0–3 | Newbuildings United |
| Banbridge Town | 4−1 | Immaculata |
| Coagh United | 1−0 | Bangridge Rangers |
| Dergview | 5–1 | Knockbreda |
| Dundela | 2−0 | Wakehurst |
| Glebe Rangers | 0−3 | Newington Youth Club |
| Harland & Wolff Welders | 0−1 | Warrenpoint Town |
| Institute | 2−0 | Limavady United |
| Iveagh United | 1−4 | Ballymoney United |
| Killymoon Rangers | 3−1 | Moyola Park |
| Larne Tech Old Boys | 6–1 | Rathfriland Rangers |
| Loughgall | 5−0 | Chimney Corner |
| Lurgan Celtic | 1−2 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Newry City | 6–1 | Sport & Leisure Swifts |
| Portstewart | 0−3 | Bangor |
| PSNI | 0−3 | Larne |
| Queen's University | 0–2 | Derriaghy Cricket Club |
| Tobermore United | 1−3 | Ballinamallard United |
Source: irishfa.com
Fifth round
editThe draw for the Fifth Round was made on 14 December 2011. All 12 clubs from the IFA Premiership entered at this stage, along with the 20 winners from the fourth round matches. The games were played on 14 January 2012. Replays were played on 24 January 2012.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Banbridge Town | 0−1 | Newry City |
| Bangor | 2−4 | Ballymoney United |
| Cliftonville | 2−0 | Ards |
| Coagh United | 2−2 | Loughgall |
| Coleraine | 3−2 | Larne Tech Old Boys |
| Crusaders | 3−0 | Warrenpoint Town |
| Dergview | 0−1 | Derriaghy Cricket Club |
| Dundela | 0−3 | Ballinamallard United |
| Dungannon Swifts | 3−1 | Larne |
| Glenavon | 2−1 | Portadown |
| Glentoran | 0−1 | Newington Youth Club |
| Institute | 1−1 | Donegal Celtic |
| Killymoon Rangers | 1−3 | Carrick Rangers |
| Linfield | 7−1 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Lisburn Distillery | 1−2 | Ballymena United |
| Newbuildings United | 4−1 | Dunmurry Recreation |
| Replays | ||
| Donegal Celtic | 1–0 | Institute |
| Loughgall | 1–2 | Coagh United |
Source: irishfa.com
Sixth round
editThe games were played on 11 February 2012.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 3–1 | Derriaghy Cricket Club |
| Ballymoney United | 1–6 | Newry City |
| Coagh United | 1–1 | Newbuildings United |
| Coleraine | 3–0 | Ballinamallard United |
| Donegal Celtic | 1–0 | Cliftonville |
| Dungannon Swifts | 3–0 | Newington Youth Club |
| Glenavon | 0–4 | Crusaders |
| Linfield | 5–1 | Carrick Rangers |
| Replays | ||
| Coagh United | 4–1 | Newbuildings United |
Source: irishfa.com
Quarter-finals
editThe quarter-finals were played on 3 March 2012, with the replay played on 12 March 2012.
| Donegal Celtic | 1 – 1 | Dungannon Swifts |
|---|---|---|
Henderson  47' |
Report | Forker 85' |
| Linfield | 4 – 0 | Coagh United |
|---|---|---|
| Lowry 26' Thompson 28', 68', 74' |
Report |
| Newry City | 1 – 2 | Ballymena United† |
|---|---|---|
| Haveron 45' |
Report | McCutcheon 6' Davidson 76' |
†Ballymena United were later ejected from the competition for fielding an ineligible player in this match. Newry City were consequently reinstated.[5] Ballymena United appealed the decision, but the appeal was rejected.[6]
Replay
edit| Dungannon Swifts | 1 – 0 | Donegal Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| Lavery 59' |
Report |
Semi-finals
editThe semi-final draw was made on 3 March 2012. Both ties were due to be played on 31 March 2012. However, Ballymena United's appeal over their disqualification delayed Linfield's semi-final match until 14 April 2012. Newry City were confirmed as their opponents when Ballymena's appeal was rejected.
| Dungannon Swifts | 0 – 1 | Crusaders |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Rainey 71' |
| Newry City | 0 – 7 | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Thompson 7', 27', 39', 82' (Pen.) McAllister 21'Carvill 23'Mulgrew 80' |
Final
editThe final took place on 5 May 2012 at Windsor Park.
References
edit- ^ "Crusaders 1–2 Linfield". BBC Sport. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ "Linfield complete double after Northern Irish Cup win". UEFA.com. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ 2012/13 Access list Archived 2018-12-11 at the Wayback Machine Bert Kassies' Site
- ^ JJB Irish Cup draw Archived 2012-10-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Newry City are back in Irish Cup after appeal victory". BBC Sport. 19 March 2012.
- ^ "Ballymena United lose Irish Cup appeal". BBC Sport. 4 April 2012.