Linfield Rangers won the 2026 Harry Cavan Youth Cup after edging past Coleraine Under-18s in an entertaining final at Mill Meadow in Castledawson.
The game was locked at one apiece after 90 minutes and extra time but the young Blues won the subsequent penalty shootout 5-4 to secure the trophy.
Named after the former Irish FA and FIFA Senior Vice-President and first contested in 1952, the Harry Cavan Youth Cup is Northern Ireland's premier competition for U19 clubs and players.
Previous winners include:
2025/26 - Linfield Rangers
2024/25 - Glentoran Colts
2023/24 - Larne Under-18s
2022/23 - Ballinamallard United Youth
2021/22 - Dungannon Swifts U18
2019/20 - Cliftonville Strollers
2018/19 - Linfield Rangers
2017/18 - Linfield Rangers
2016/17 - Linfield Rangers
2015/16 - Crusaders Colts
2014/15 - Glenavon III
2013/14 - Portadown III
2012/13 - Linfield Rangers
First Round
Round 1
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Crusaders U18 v Heights U17 - Heights U17 withdrew, Crusaders U18 progress to R2
Knockbreda U18 v Annagh United U18 - Knockbreda U18 withdrew, Annagh United U18 progress to R2
Lisnaskea Rovers Reserves v Lisburn Distillery 2008s - Lisburn Distillery 2008s withdrew, Lisnaskea Rovers Reserves progress to R2
Newington U18 v Ballymena United U18 - Newington U18 withdrew, Ballymena United U18 progress to R2
Byes: Antrim Rovers U18, Aquinas U18, Carrick Rangers U18, Cookstown Youth U18, Craigavon City U19, Drumaness Mills U18, Grove United U18, HW Welders U18, Immaculata U18, Linfield Rangers, Maiden City U18, Portstewart U18