1969–70 Blaxnit Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1969–70 Blaxnit Cup was the 3rd edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[1]
CountryNorthern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Teams8
ChampionsColeraine (2nd title)
Runners-upSligo Rovers
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Coleraine (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Sligo Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 20 (2.5 per match) |
Coleraine won the title for the 2nd time and 2nd consecutive season, defeating Sligo Rovers 4–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5][6]
Results
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bohemians | 1–3 | Derry City |
| Coleraine | 2–0 | Dundalk |
| Linfield | 0–1 | Cork Hibernians |
| Sligo Rovers | 3–0 | Ballymena United |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cork Hibernians | 1–2 | Coleraine |
| Derry City | 0–1 | Sligo Rovers |
Final
| Coleraine | 0–1 | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Cooke  79' |
| Sligo Rovers | 1–4 | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
| Fagan 80' |
Report | Dickson 50', 57', 67' Mullan 60' |
Referee: H. Wilson (Belfast)
Coleraine win 4–2 on aggregate.