Glasgow North Eastern Cup

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Founded1881; 144 years ago (1881)
Abolished1895; 130 years ago (1895)
RegionScotland
Last championsClyde
(4th title)
Glasgow North Eastern Cup
Founded1881; 144 years ago (1881)
Abolished1895; 130 years ago (1895)
RegionScotland
Last championsClyde
(4th title)
Most championshipsCowlairs
(5 titles)

The Glasgow North Eastern Cup was a senior competition organised by the North Eastern FA in Glasgow, and open to clubs in the East and North areas of the city.

The trophy was made following a donation by Archibald A. Adams of Shirgarton, a member of the Alexandra Athletic club.[1]

1881–82 season

Matches

Semi-final

8 April 1882 Alexandra Athletic1–2 Tollcross Glasgow
15:00 Report Stadium: Unknown
Referee: Unknown
15 April 1882 Petershill 3–2ClydeGlasgow
15:00 Report Stadium: Unknown
Referee: Unknown

Final

20 May 1882 Tollcross0–5 Petershill Glasgow
15:00 Report Stadium: Kennyhill Park
Referee: Unknown

1881-92 season

1882-83 season

1883-84 season

1884-85 season

1885-86 season

1886-87 season

Tollcross were awarded the trophy in 1886–87. Cowlairs were supposed to be their opponents in the final, but the team never turned up for the match.[2]

1887-88 season

1888-89 season

Celtic were presented with the trophy and the accompanying badges on May 31, 1889. A smoking ceremony was held in Campbell's, Dunlop Street.[3]

1889-90 season

1890-91 season

Holders Celtic chose not to enter the competition in 1890–91 with the inauguration of the Scottish League.[4]

The Scottish FA scheduled the Home Nations match between Scotland and Ireland on the same day as the tournament final. The North Eastern FA felt aggrieved as it would likely result in reduced attendances for both teams on the day.[5]

1891-92 season

1892-93 season

1893-94 season

1894-95 season

Winners

References

External links

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