2019 League of Ireland Cup
46th season of the League of Ireland's secondary knockout competition / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2019 League of Ireland Cup, also known for sponsorship reasons as the 2019 EA Sports Cup, was the 46th season of the League of Ireland's secondary knockout competition. The EA Sports Cup featured teams from the SSE Airtricity League Premier and First Divisions, as well as some intermediate level teams. Dundalk defeated Derry City in the final in a penalty shoot-out, following a 2-2 draw.[1]
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Tournament details | |
Country | Republic of Ireland |
Dates | 4 March – 14 September 2019 |
Teams | 23 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Dundalk |
Runner-up | Derry City |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 20 |
Top goal scorer(s) | David Parkhouse (7 goals) |
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The competition structure was altered for 2019 with all Premier Division entering at the second round stage.[2]