The 1913 Connaught Cup was the inaugural edition of the

Canadian National Challenge Cup The Challenge Trophy (french: Trophée Challenge) is a national amateur soccer cup in Canada contested by the champions of individual provincial soccer competitions. It is one of the oldest soccer competitions in Canada, being held since 1913. ...

, one of the oldest soccer tournaments in Canada and one of the first national championships. It was won by Norwood Wanders of St. Boniface, Manitoba. Current editions of the tournament feature a representative from each provincial association and a final match; in 1913, the competition was played in a four-team league format (under the old system, a win was worth 2 points with a draw worth 1).

Qualified teams

* New Ontario (Northern Ontario)/hosts: Fort William C.P.R. *

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: Lachine (

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: Norwood Wanderers ( St. Boniface)

Standings

References

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