The Glasgow North Eastern Cup was a senior competition organised by the North Eastern FA in

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, and open to clubs in the East and North End of the city.

1881–82 season

Matches

Semi-final

Final

1881-92 season

1882-83 season

1883-84 season

1884-85 season

1885-86 season

1886-87 season

Tollcross were awarded the trophy in 1886–87.

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were supposed to be their opponents in the final, but the team never turned up for the match.

1887-88 season

1888-89 season

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were presented with the trophy and the accompanying badges on May 31, 1889. A smoking ceremony was held in Campbell's, Dunlop Street.

1889-90 season

1890-91 season

Holders

chose not to enter the competition in 1890–91 with the inauguration of the

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. The

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scheduled the

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match between

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and

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on the same day as the tournament final. The North Eastern FA felt aggrieved as it would likely result in reduced attendances for both teams on the day. (via)

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1891-92 season

1892-93 season

1893-94 season

1894-95 season

Winners

References

External links

North Eastern Cup
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