1967–68 Irish Cup

The 1967–68 Irish Cup was won by defenders Crusaders FC from Belfast, defeating city rivals Linfield FC in the final in The Oval 2-0.

The final[]

27 April 1968 - Crusaders FC - Linfield FC 2-0 - The Oval (Belfast) - Attendance: 18,000.

Crusaders FC: ; Alex Anderson, Billy Cathcart; Albert Campbell (c), Walter McFarland, , Thanny Brush, Danny Trainor, , Johnny Jamison, Liam Wilson. Manager: Jimmy Todd

Linfield FC: Bertie McGonigal; Gilliland, Patterson; Andrews, Sammy Hatton, Ronnie Wood; Ferguson, Bryan Hamilton, Sammy Pavis, Scott, Dessie Cathcart.

Referee: Keith Walker (Maidstone / England).

Goals: Meldrum (26', ?' 2nd HT)

Remarks: Linfield missed two penalties: Wood (crossbar) and Cathcart (held)

External links[]

• Malcolm Brodie: Down Memory Lane: A veggie diet inspired 1968 Crusaders victory, Belfast Telegraph, 7 May 2011.