1939 Chatham Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1939 Chatham Cup was the 16th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.
Venue(s)Basin Reserve, Wellington
Dates2 September 1939
ChampionsWaterside (2nd title)
Runners-upWestern
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Dates | 2 September 1939 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Waterside (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Western |
The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds.
Teams taking part in the final rounds included Ponsonby, Waterside, Hamilton Wanderers, Western, Millerton Thistle and Mosgiel.
The 1939 final
Waterside became the first team to successfully defend the trophy - something they were to again achieve the following year. Sonny Ward became the first player to score in two successive finals.
Results
Semi-finals
North Island Final
Referee: Mr. A. Kyle
South Island Final
Referee: Mr. L. Doherty
Final
1939 Chatham Cup Final
