| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Derry City (1st win) |
| Runner-up | Linfield |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Goals scored | 12 (3 per match) |
The 1965–66 Top Four Cup was the 1st edition of the Top Four Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
The tournament was won by Derry City for the first time, defeating Linfield 2–1 in the final at Solitude.[2]
Results
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Derry City | 3–1 | Glentoran |
| Linfield | 2–2 | Ballymena United |
Replay
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Linfield | 1–0 | Ballymena United |
Final
| Derry City | 2–1 | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
Parke  31'Givens 49' |
Scott 37' |
References
- ↑ "Irish League Archive, Top Four Cup". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ "Derry Take The 'Top Four' Title". Belfast News Letter. 7 May 1966. p. 8.
- ↑ "Top Four Cup Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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