1925–26 FAI Cup


The FAI Cup 1925-26 was the fifth edition of Ireland's premier cup competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 9 January 1926 and concluded on 17 March with the final held at Dalymount Park, Dublin. An official attendance of 25,000 people watched inspirational goalkeeper Bill O'Hagan guide Fordsons to their first and only FAI Cup title by defeating the defending champions Shamrock Rovers.

First round

Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate
1Athlone Town4-0Brideville9 January 1926
2Bohemians0-0Shamrock Rovers9 January 1926
replayShamrock Rovers2-2Bohemians16 January 1926
replayShamrock Rovers2-0Bohemians20 January 1926
3Bray Unknowns5-2St James's Gate9 January 1926
4Fordsons2-2Shelbourne9 January 1926
replayShelbourne1-2Fordsons16 January 1926
5Lindon4-2Pioneers9 January 1926
6Jacobs5-1Barrackton United10 January 1926

Second round

Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate
1Lindon1-1Jacobs23 January 1926
replayJacobs4-2Lindon31 January 1926
2Athlone Town2-3Fordsons24 January 1926

ByeBray Unknowns
ByeShamrock Rovers

Semi-finals

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Replay

Final

Winner of FAI Cup 1925-26
Fordsons
1st Title