First contested in 1881, the Irish Cup is the fourth oldest national cup competition in the world.
Current holders Crusaders defeated Ballinamallard United 3-0 thanks to goals from Jordan Owens, Philip Lowry and Ross Clarke to lift the trophy for the fourth 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:-
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
2009/10 - Linfield
Click on the tabs below to view the 2019/20 fixtures and results.
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: 2019 Irish Cup final
