1960–61 North-South Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1960–61 North-South Cup was the 1st edition of the North-South Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Linfield |
| Runners-up | Glentoran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 55 (3.93 per match) |
Linfield won the competition, defeating Glentoran 7–1 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5] Due to fixture congestion, the final was not held until the 1961–62 season.[6]
Results
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distillery |
1–5 |  Drumcondra |
0–2 | 1–3 |
| Glentoran |
6–3 | St Patrick's Athletic |
3–1 | 3–2 |
| Shamrock Rovers |
2–4 | Glenavon |
0–2 | 2–2 |
| Shelbourne |
4–5 | Linfield |
2–2 | 2–3 |
Semi-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glentoran |
5–4 | Drumcondra |
5–2 | 0–2 |
| Linfield |
5–4 | Glenavon |
3–3 | 2–1 |
Final
Linfield win 7–1 on aggregate.