The 2016
League of Ireland Cup
The League of Ireland Cup ( ga, Corn Sraithe na hÉireann), also referred to in Ireland as the 'League Cup', is an annual knockout competition in men's football in the Republic of Ireland. It is contested by League of Ireland clubs and invited c ...
, known for sponsorship reasons as the 2016 EA Sports Cup, was the 43rd season of the League of Ireland's secondary knockout competition. The EA Sports Cup features teams from the
SSE Airtricity League Premier
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and
First
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Divisions, as well as some intermediate level teams.
Teams
''Clubs denoted with * received a bye into Second Round''
First round
The draw for the First Round took place on 17 February 2016.
The First Round games were played on 21, 22 and 28 March 2016.
Second round
The draw for the Second Round took place on 23 March 2016. The games were played on 18 and 19 April 2016.
Quarter finals
Semi finals
Final
Top scorers
References
External links
EA Sports Cup Fixtures and Results
{{2016–17 in European football (UEFA)
Cup
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3
League of Ireland Cup seasons