First contested in 1881, the Irish Cup is the fourth oldest national cup competition in the world.
Current holders Glentoran defeated Ballymena United 2-1 on July 31st thanks to Robbie McDaid's injury time winner to lift the trophy for the 23rd time.
Linfield are the most successful team in the history of the competition, having won it 43 times and finishing runners-up on a further 21 occasions.
Previous winners over the past 10 seasons have also included:-
2019/20 - Glentoran
2018/19 - Crusaders
2017/18 - Coleraine
2016/17 - Linfield
2015/16 - Glenavon
2014/15 - Glentoran
2013/14 - Glenavon
2012/13 - Glentoran
2011/12 - Linfield
2010/11 - Linfield
Final
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Quarter-finals
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Second Round
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Postponed/cancelled games:
- Crumlin Star v. Trojans (Crumlin Star progress to R3)
- Hanover v. Oxford United Stars (Hanover progress to R3)
First Round
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Postponed/cancelled games:-
- Crewe United v. Donegal Celtic (Crewe United progress to R2)
- Hanover v. Lurgan Celtic (Hanover progress to R2)
- Newtowne v. Drumaness Mills (Newtowne progress to R2)
- Richhill AFC v. Ballywalter Rec. (Richhill AFC progress to R2)
- Strabane Athletic v. Ballynahinch United (Strabane Athletic progress to R2)
Byes: 18th Newtownabbey, Aquinas, Ballymoney United, Brantwood, Dollingstown, Dunmurry YM, Greenisland, Immaculata, Islandmagee, Larne Tech. OB, Lisburn Distillery, Lisburn Rangers, Lower Maze, Oxford United Stars, Portstewart, Rathfriland Rangers, Shankill United, Shorts, Tandragee Rovers, Tobermore United, Tullycarnet, Valley Rangers
In pictures: 2020 Irish Cup final
