1990–91 Ulster Cup

1990–91 Ulster Cup
Tournament details
Country Northern Ireland
Teams16
Defending championsGlentoran
Final positions
ChampionsPortadown (1st win)
Runner-upGlenavon
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Goals scored99 (3.09 per match)

The 1990–91 Ulster Cup was the 43rd edition of the Ulster Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Portadown won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Glenavon 3–2 on penalties after both the final replay[2][3] and original final finished in 1-1 draws.[4][5][6]

Group standings

Section A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Portadown 3 3 0 0 8 2 +6 9 Advance to quarter-final
2 Ballymena United 3 1 0 2 6 6 0 3
3 Crusaders 3 1 0 2 5 6 −1 3
4 Larne 3 1 0 2 4 9 −5 3
Source: Irish League Archive

Section B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Glenavon 3 3 0 0 12 2 +10 9 Advance to quarter-final
2 Bangor 3 2 0 1 6 2 +4 6
3 Carrick Rangers 3 0 1 2 4 11 −7 1
4 Distillery 3 0 1 2 3 10 −7 1
Source: Irish League Archive

Section C

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Glentoran 3 2 1 0 6 1 +5 7 Advance to quarter-final
2 Coleraine 3 2 0 1 4 3 +1 6
3 Newry Town 3 1 1 1 4 2 +2 4
4 Ballyclare Comrades 3 0 0 3 2 10 −8 0
Source: Irish League Archive

Section D

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result
1 Cliftonville 3 1 2 0 3 2 +1 5 Advance to quarter-final
2 Linfield 3 1 2 0 2 1 +1 5
3 Ards 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4
4 Omagh Town 3 0 1 2 1 3 −2 1
Source: Irish League Archive

Quarter-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Cliftonville 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p) 		Coleraine
Glenavon 4–0 Ballymena United
Glentoran 0–1 Linfield
Portadown 2–1 Bangor

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Glenavon 5–1 Coleraine
Portadown 4–2 Linfield

Final

Portadown1–1Glenavon
Cunningham 43' Ferguson 70'
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Freddie McKnight (Newtownards)

Replay

Portadown1–1 (a.e.t.)Glenavon
Cunningham 15'
Major Red card 28'		 Ferris 68'
Penalties
Cowan soccer ball with check mark
Doolin soccer ball with check mark
Stewart soccer ball with red X
Keenan soccer ball with check mark		 3–2 soccer ball with check mark McBride
soccer ball with red X Blackledge
soccer ball with red X Campbell
soccer ball with check mark Ferguson
soccer ball with red X Conville
Referee: Bobby Stewart (Dunmurry)

References

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, Ulster Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Magnificent! 10-man Ports a different class". Belfast Telegraph. 24 October 1990. p. 31.
  3. ^ "Keenan Is The Penalty Hero". Belfast News Letter. 24 October 1990. p. 32.
  4. ^ "Final Draws High Praise". Belfast Telegraph. 26 September 1990. p. 24.
  5. ^ "Honours Even In Cup Classic". Belfast News Letter. 26 September 1990. p. 36.
  6. ^ "Ulster Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 27 April 2023.