1954 Chatham Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1954 Chatham Cup was the 27th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.
Venue(s)Basin Reserve, Wellington
Dates4 September 1954
ChampionsOnehunga (1st title)
Runners-upWestern
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Dates | 4 September 1954 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Onehunga (1st 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 are known to have included Onehunga (Auckland), Eastern Union (Gisborne), Moturoa (New Plymouth), Napier Rovers, (Hawkes Bay), Wanganui Settlers (Wanganui), Kiwi United (Manawatu), Stop Out (Lower Hutt/Wellington), Woodbourne (Marlborough), Western (Christchurch), Northern (Dunedin), Brigadiers (Southland), Mangakino (Bay of Plenty), Millerton Thistle (Buller/West Coast).
Controversial refereeing
Results
Quarterfinals
| Northern | 2–1 | Brigadiers |
|---|---|---|
Millerton, West Coast
Western Park, New Plymouth
Semifinals
Blandford Park, Auckland
Final
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Referee: P. George
