1996–97 Irish News Cup
Football tournament season
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The 1996–97 Irish News Cup was the 2nd edition of the Irish News 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
ChampionsDerry City (1st title)
Runners-upSligo Rovers
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Derry City (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Sligo Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 49 (3.5 per match) |
Derry City won the title, defeating Sligo Rovers 5–4 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2][3][4][5]
Results
Quarter-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Harps | 4–2 | Coleraine | 2–0 | 2–2 |
| Limavady United | 1–4 | Dundalk | 1–1 | 0–3 |
| Omagh Town | 2–3 | Derry City | 0–3 | 2–0 |
| Sligo Rovers | 5–2 | Ballymena United | 1–0 | 4–2 |
Semi-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 2–9 | Derry City | 1–4 | 1–5 |
| Sligo Rovers | 5–1 | Finn Harps | 2–1 | 3–0 |
Final
| Sligo Rovers | 3–0 | Derry City |
|---|---|---|
Thew  32', 80', 83' |
Referee: John Ferry (Derry)
| Derry City | 5–1 | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly 32' Hargan 71', 79'McCabe 83'Hegarty 87' |
Oates 15' |
Referee: Tony Gilroy (Donegal)
Derry City win 5–4 on aggregate.