The 1886–87 Irish Cup was the 7th edition of the

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, the premier knock-out cup competition in

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won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating

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3–1 in the final. The holders

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were eliminated in the fourth round by

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Results

First round

Replays

Second round

¹ Although Moyola Park scratched to Kilrea, a protest from Magherafelt from the previous round led to the Irish Football Association to order Kilrea to re-play their first round match with Magherafelt. Kilrea refused but were subsequently reinstated. ² Oldpark protested that the referee had called time early and a replay was ordered. ³ Millmount protested and the match was ordered to be replayed

Replay

Second replay

Third round

Fourth round

Replay

⁴ YMCA protested and the match was ordered to be replayed

Second Replay

Semi-finals

Final

References

External links

Northern Ireland Cup Finals
Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) {{DEFAULTSORT:1886-87 Irish Cup Irish Cup seasons 1886–87 domestic association football cups 1886–87 in Irish association football