2015–16 County Antrim Shield
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | File:Ulster Banner.svg Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Cliftonville |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ballymena United (6th win) |
| Runner-up | Linfield |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 49 (3.27 per match) |
The 2015–16 County Antrim Shield was the 127th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1] Ballymena United won the tournament for the 6th time, defeating Linfield 3–2 in the final.[2][3]
Results
First round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 3–2 | PSNI |
| Ballyclare Comrades | 1–3 | Cliftonville |
| Ballymena United | 5–0 | Glebe Rangers |
| Bangor | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) |
Carrick Rangers |
| Donegal Celtic | 1–2 | Crusaders |
| Glentoran | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) |
Harland & Wolff Welders |
| Larne | 3–0 | Sport & Leisure Swifts |
| Linfield | 1–0 | Newington Youth |
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–2 | Larne |
| Carrick Rangers | 3–2 | Harland & Wolff Welders |
| Crusaders | 0–2 | Ballymena United |
| Linfield | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Cliftonville |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Larne | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Ballymena United |
| Linfield | 2–0 | Carick Rangers |
Final
| Ballymena United | 3–2 | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| McNally File:Soccerball shade.svg 32' Cushley File:Soccerball shade.svg 59' O'Kane File:Soccerball shade.svg 76' |
Report | Bates File:Soccerball shade.svg 52' Stafford File:Soccerball shade.svg 85' |
Referee: Ian McNabb (Newtownabbey)
References
- ↑ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ↑ "Shield of dreams for hot Braidmen". Belfast Telegraph. 13 January 2016. pp. 54–55.
- ↑ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 18 April 2023.