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1979–80 Tyler Cup
The 1979–80 Tyler Cup was the 2nd edition of the Tyler Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It returned this season after not being played in 1978–79.
| Tournament details |
|---|
| Northern IrelandRepublic of Ireland |
| 16 |
| Athlone Town (1st title) |
| Drogheda United |
| 16 |
| 49 (3.06 per match) |
The 1979–80 Tyler Cup was the 2nd edition of the Tyler Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It returned this season after not being played in 1978–79.
Athlone Town won the title, defeating Drogheda United 3–2 in the two-legged final.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville | 4–2 | Bohemians |
| Coleraine | 1–4 | Athlone Town |
| Drogheda United | 1–0 | Larne |
| Dundalk | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Glenavon |
| Finn Harps | 2–3 | Glentoran |
| Linfield | 2–1 | Limerick |
| Portadown | 1–3 | Shamrock Rovers |
| Waterford | 1–3 | Ards |
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–3 | Drogheda United |
| Athlone Town | 2–1 | Linfield |
| Glentoran | 1–2 | Dundalk |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1–0 | Cliftonville |
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town | 2–1 | Shamrock Rovers |
| Dundalk | 0–1 | Drogheda United |
Athlone Town win 3–2 on aggregate.
- All-Ireland Cross-Border Cup Competitions history
- Irish League Archive - Tyler Cup
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