The 1978–79 County Antrim Shield was the 90th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 13 |
| Defending champions | Glentoran |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Cliftonville (5th win) |
| Runner-up | Crusaders |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 41 (3.42 per match) |
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 5th time, defeating Crusaders 3–1 on penalties after the final finished 0-0.[2][3]
Results
editFirst round
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Comrades | 2–1 | Larne |
| Ballymena United | 3–0 | Carrick Rangers |
| Glentoran | 0–4 | Ards |
| Larne Olympic | 2–4 | Bangor |
| Linfield | 2–1 | Cromac Albion |
| Cliftonville | bye | |
| Crusaders | bye | |
| Distillery | bye |
Quarter-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3–0 | Linfield |
| Ballyclare Comrades | 2–1 | Ballymena United |
| Bangor | 1–6 | Cliftonville |
| Crusaders | 2–0 | Distillery |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Comrades | 0–2 | Crusaders |
| Cliftonville | 3–2 | Ards |
Final
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References
edit- ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Another night when soccer quivered". Belfast Telegraph. 15 May 1979. p. 24.
- ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.