1908–09 County Antrim Shield
Football tournament season
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The 1908–09 County Antrim Shield was the 21st edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland |
| Date | 30 January 1909 – 27 March 1909 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Glentoran II (1st win) |
| Runners-up | Cliftonville |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 5 |
| Goals scored | 20 (4 per match) |
Glentoran II (the reserve team of Glentoran) won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Cliftonville 3–0 in the final at Celtic Park.[2][3]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Celtic | 3–5 | Glentoran II |
| Linfield | 0–2 | Glentoran |
| Cliftonville | bye | |
| Distillery | bye |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 4–2 | Distillery |
| Glentoran II | 1–0 | Glentoran |
Final
Attendance: 5,000