The 1946–47 Substitute Gold Cup was the 7th and final edition of the Substitute Gold Cup, a cup competition in

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. It replaced the Gold Cup, which was suspended due to

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. This was the final season the Substitute Gold Cup was held, as the Gold Cup resumed the following season. The tournament was won by

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for the 4th time and 2nd consecutive season.

Group standings

References

External links

Northern Ireland - List of Gold Cup Winners
{{DEFAULTSORT:1946-47 Substitute Gold Cup 1946–47 in Northern Ireland association football