1969–70 Blaxnit Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Coleraine |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Coleraine (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Sligo Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 20 (2.5 per match) |
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]
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
[edit]Quarter-finals
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cork Hibernians | 1–2 | Coleraine |
| Derry City | 0–1 | Sligo Rovers |
Final
[edit]| 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.
References
[edit]- ^ "Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Coleraine outclass Sligo - but lose". Belfast Telegraph. 20 May 1970. p. 23.
- ^ "Sligo Snap Up A Late Chance". Belfast News Letter. 20 May 1970. p. 14.
- ^ "Coleraine surge to great win". Belfast Telegraph. 23 May 1970. p. 13.
- ^ "Coleraine Triump". Belfast News Letter. 23 May 1970. p. 12.
- ^ "Blaxnit Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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