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Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey Irish Cup

First contested in 1881, the Irish Cup is the fourth oldest national cup competition in the world.

Current holders Crusaders defeated Ballymena United 2-1 after extra-time in May 2022 thanks to goals from Josh Robinson and Johnny McMurray.

Linfield are the most successful team in the history of the competition, having won it 44 times and finishing runners-up on a further 21 occasions.

Winners over the past 10 seasons:

2021/22 - Crusaders

2020/21 - Linfield

2019/20 - Glentoran

2018/19 - Crusaders

2017/18 - Coleraine

2016/17 - Linfield

2015/16 - Glenavon

2014/15 - Glentoran

2013/14 - Glenavon

2012/13 - Glentoran

Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey Irish Cup 22-23

Semi-final fixtures

Quarter-final results

Sixth Round results

Fifth Round results

Fourth Round results

Third Round results

Second Round results

First Round results

Upcoming Irish Cup Fixtures

Latest Irish Cup Results