McDowell's Cup
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2021) |
| Organising body | Indian Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Abolished | 2000 |
| Region | India |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Last champions | East Bengal (3rd title) |
| Most successful team(s) | East Bengal (3 titles) |
McDowell's Cup was an Indian association football tournament held in Kolkata and organized by Indian Football Association (IFA). The tournament was first started in 1995 and is named after McDowell's No.1 Vijay Mallya's United Breweries Group. Apart from some top clubs from West Bengal, clubs from other Indian states also participated in the tournament.
McDowell Cup 6th and last edition held in 2000 was won by East Bengal FC defeating rivals Mohun Bagan in the final.[1]
Winners[]
| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | East Bengal | ?–? | ||
| 1996 | Mohun Bagan | 2–0 | East Bengal | |
| 1997 | East Bengal | 3–1 | FC Kochin | |
| 1998 |  Mukti Jodhha Krira Chakra
|
2nd semifinal not held | ||
| 1999 | Tollygunge Agragami FC | 1–1 (4–1 p) | East Bengal | [2] |
| 2000 | East Bengal | 1–0 | Mohun Bagan | [3] |
References[]
- ^ "List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Mcdowell's Cup". 23 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2021.[dead link]
- ^ "List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Mcdowell's Cup". 23 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan | The Kolkata Derby | News, Photos, Videos". Retrieved 28 November 2021.
Categories:
- Football cup competitions in India
- Football competitions in Kolkata
- 1995 establishments in India
- Defunct football competitions in India