1885–86 Belfast Charity Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1885–86 Belfast Charity Cup was the 3rd edition of the Belfast Charity Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland |
| Date | 3 April 1886 – 1 May 1886 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cliftonville (2nd win) |
| Runners-up | Glentoran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 29 (3.63 per match) |
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 2nd time, defeating Glentoran 5–1 in the final.[2][3]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Clifton Park |
| Distillery | 4–2 | YMCA |
| Oldpark | 1–0 | Wellington Park |
| Ulster | 1–4 | Glentoran |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 3–2 | Distillery |
| Oldpark | 2–1 (a.e.t.)1 | Glentoran |
1Oldpark won after unlimited extra time, effectively a golden goal. A replay was ordered after a Glentoran protest.
Replay
Final
| Cliftonville | 5–1 | Glentoran |
|---|---|---|
Molyneaux  Brown Turner Ellesman McPherson |
Report | Baxter |
Referee: Mr Parlance
