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1960–61 Irish Cup

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The 1960–61 Irish Cup was the 81st edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.

CountryNorthern Ireland
Teams16
ChampionsGlenavon (3rd win)
Runners-upLinfield
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1960–61 Irish Cup
Tournament details
CountryNorthern Ireland
Teams16
Final positions
ChampionsGlenavon (3rd win)
Runners-upLinfield
Tournament statistics
Matches played20
Goals scored90 (4.5 per match)
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Glenavon won the cup for the 3rd time, defeating the holders Linfield 5–1 in the final at Solitude.[1][2]

Results

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First round

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Ards 2–2 Coleraine
Ballyclare Comrades 2–1 Chimney Corner
Ballymena United 2–1 Derry City
Glenavon 7–0 Banbridge Town
Glentoran 3–4 Distillery
Linfield 3–2 Cliftonville
Newington Rangers 2–3 Bangor
Portadown 2–2 Crusaders
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Replay

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Coleraine 1–4 Ards
Crusaders 3–1 Portadown
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Quarter-finals

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Ards 1–1 Glenavon
Ballymena United 1–3 Ballyclare Comrades
Distillery 1–1 Crusaders
Linfield 5–1 Bangor
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Replay

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Crusaders 2–2 Distillery
Glenavon 4–1 Ards
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Second replay

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Distillery 1–3 Crusaders
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Semi-finals

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Glenavon 3–2 Crusaders
Linfield 4–2 Ballyclare Comrades
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Final

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Glenavon5–1Linfield
Campbell 30', 67', 77'
Jones 31', 55'		 Report Ferguson 61'
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Attendance: 18,000
Referee: H. Callaghan (Stockport)

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