1979–80_Irish_Cup

1979–80 Irish Cup

1979–80 Irish Cup

Football tournament season

The 1979–80 Irish Cup was the 100th edition of the Irish Cup, Northern Ireland's premier football knock-out cup competition. It began on 2 February 1980, and concluded on 26 April 1980 with the final.

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The defending champions were Cliftonville, after they had won the cup for the 8th time the previous season, defeating Portadown 3–2 in the 1978–79 final.[1] However, Portadown gained revenge by knocking the holders out in the first round with a 2–1 win. Linfield won the cup for the 32nd time, defeating Crusaders 2–0 in the final.[2]

Results

First round

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1This tie required a replay, after the first game ended as a 1–1 draw.[2]
2This tie required two replays, after the first games ended as 1–1 and 0–0 draws.[2]

Quarter-finals

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3This tie required a replay, after the first game ended as a 0–0 draw at Glenavon.[2]
4This tie required two replays, after the first games ended as 1–1 and 0–0 draws.[2]

Semi-finals

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5This tie required a replay, after the first game ended as a 1–1 draw.[2]

Final

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References

  1. [1]
    "Northern Ireland Cup Finals". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  2. [2]
    "Northern Ireland 1979/80". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. RSSSF. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
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