Coleraine v Institute - North West Cup Final and the cup's history.

On Tuesday night Coleraine will take on Institute in the final of the North West Cup, the venue will be Coleraine Showgrounds and kick off is 7.45pm. Coleraine won last seasons North West Cup, defeating Limavady on penalties, after 90 mins and extra time the score was 3-3.

 

Coleraine go into this final having won their last two matches, most recently a 3-2 victory over Donegal Celtic at the showgrounds on Saturday in the CIS cup, meanwhile Institute where defeated at home in the same cup 3-0 by Lisburn Distillery.

 

History The North West Cup consists of local teams from the North West FA's jurisdiction which covers County Londonderry and parts of County Tyrone, It originated as the County Derry F.A. Cup in 1887 but became the North West Cup in 1897. Limavady where the first team to win the trophy in 1887/88 and Coleraine hold the record for the most North West Cup trophy wins.  In the 1930's Derry City won the cup seven times and won it six times in the 1960's. Institute last won the trophy in the 2008/2009 season.

Each season Coleraine join the cup at the semi final stage, Intermediate and Championship clubs play in the earlier rounds. Coleraine defeated Limavady 1-0 in the semi final in September at Coleraine showgrounds, with Stephen Carson scoring.

 

Institute last season were relegated from the Carling Premiership, after losing in a play off against Donegal Celtic. This season Institute play in the Championship and our currently 4th from bottom.

 

It should prove an interesting cup final, Coleraine have two ex Institute players now playing for them, Paul Brown and David Ogilby, both whom were signed this season, Institute are managed by John Grieg who is from the Coleraine area, also last season Coleraine were held to a draw at home to Stute and drew twice with Stute away, so in a way Institute have proved to be Coleraine's bogey team.

 

 

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One to watch - Joe McCready

Stute were founded in 1905

Manager - John Greig

Paul Brown & David Ogilby both played for Institute last season, now Coleraine players

Coleraine only won once in four games against Institute last season

Coleraine won last seasons North West Cup final

Season tickets are not valid for this game

Admission is £5

 

Ogilby Celebrates scoring for Coleraine

Paul Brown in action as an Institute Player