1984–85 Ulster Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 14 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (14th win) |
| Runner-up | Larne |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 45 |
| Goals scored | 151 (3.36 per match) |
The 1984–85 Ulster Cup was the 37th edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
Linfield won the tournament for the 14th time, defeating Larne 3–2 on penalties in the final, after the match finished in a 2–2 draw.[2][3][4]
Group standings
Section A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballymena United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 9 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Distillery | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 16 | −4 | 6 | |
| 3 | Carrick Rangers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 3 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linfield | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 11 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Crusaders | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 8 | |
| 3 | Glentoran | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15 | −9 | 5 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portadown | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 5 | +10 | 12 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Glenavon | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 9 | |
| 3 | Ards | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 7 | |
| 4 | Coleraine | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 6 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larne | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 9 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Cliftonville | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 5 | |
| 3 | Newry Town | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17 | −9 | 5 | |
| 4 | Bangor | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 15 | −12 | 3 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Larne | 3–1 | Ballymena United |
| Linfield | 1–0 | Portadown |
Final
| Linfield | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Larne |
|---|---|---|
McLaughlin  42' (o.g.)McGaughey 80' |
Sloan 65' Smyth 72' |
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| Penalties | ||
Dornan  McGaughey  Doherty Crawford Dunlop |
5–4 | Smyth Sloan Dempsey Reid McMullan |
References
- ^ "Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Blues Do It, By George!". Belfast Telegraph. 5 December 1984. p. 27.
- ^ "Lucky Blues Saved By Hero Dunlop". Belfast News Letter. 5 December 1984. p. 36.
- ^ "Ulster Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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