1984–85 Ulster Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1984–85 Ulster Cup was the 37th edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 14 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Linfield (14th win) |
| Runners-up | Larne |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 45 |
| Goals scored | 151 (3.36 per match) |
Linfield won the tournament for the 14th time, defeating Larne 3–2 on penalties in the final, after the match finished in a 2–2 draw.[2][3][4]
Group standings
Section A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballymena United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 9 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Distillery | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 16 | −4 | 6 | |
| 3 | Carrick Rangers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 3 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Section B
Source: Irish League Archive
Section C
Source: Irish League Archive
Section D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larne | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 9 | Advance to semi-final |
| 2 | Cliftonville | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 5 | |
| 3 | Newry Town | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17 | −9 | 5 | |
| 4 | Bangor | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 15 | −12 | 3 |
Source: Irish League Archive
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Larne | 3–1 | Ballymena United |
| Linfield | 1–0 | Portadown |
