The 1896–97 City Cup was the third edition of the

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, a cup competition in Irish

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. The tournament was won by

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for the first time.

Group standings

Results

Group

2nd/3rd place play-off

* 26 May 1897,

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2–1

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(

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, Belfast)

References

External links

Northern Ireland - List of City Cup Winners
{{DEFAULTSORT:1896-97 City Cup 1896–97 in Irish association football