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1965–66 Top Four Cup

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1965–66 Top Four Cup
Tournament details
CountryNorthern Ireland
Teams4
Final positions
ChampionsDerry City (1st title)
Runner-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Goals scored12 (3 per match)
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The 1965–66 Top Four Cup was the 1st edition of the Top Four Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

The tournament was won by Derry City for the first time, defeating Linfield 2–1 in the final at Solitude.[2]

Results

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Semi-finals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Derry City 3–1 Glentoran
Linfield 2–2 Ballymena United

Replay

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Linfield 1–0 Ballymena United

Final

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Derry City2–1Linfield
Parke 31'
Givens 49'
Scott 37'

References

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  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Top Four Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Derry Take The 'Top Four' Title". Belfast News Letter. 7 May 1966. p. 8.
  3. ^ "Top Four Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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