1961–62_FAI_Cup

1961–62 FAI Cup

1961–62 FAI Cup

Football tournament season

The FAI Cup 1961–62 was the 41st edition of Ireland's premier cup competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 18 February 1962 and concluded on 28 April with the final held at Dalymount Park, Dublin. An official attendance[A] of 32,000 people watched Shamrock Rovers win their 14th FAI Cup title by defeating local rivals and League Champions Shelbourne 4–1.

Quick Facts Tournament details, Country ...

First round

More information Tie no, Home team ...

Second round

More information Tie no, Home team ...

Semi-finals

More information Shelbourne, 3–0 ...
More information Shamrock Rovers, 1–1 ...

Replay

More information Shamrock Rovers, 5–2 ...

Final

More information Shamrock Rovers, 4–1 ...
Attendance: 32,000
More information Winner of FAI Cup–62 ...

Notes

A. ^ Attendances were calculated using gate receipts which limited their accuracy as a large proportion of people, particularly children, attended football matches in Ireland throughout the 20th century for free by a number of means.

References

General
  • Terry O'Rourke, Sean Ryan (1985). Gillette book of the FAI CUP. Irish Soccer Co-op.
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