1913–14 Lancashire Cup


The 1913 Lancashire Cup was the ninth year of this regional rugby league competition. The cup was won by Oldham who beat the holders Wigan in the final at Wheater's Field, Broughton, Salford, by a score of 5-0. The attendance at the final was 18,000 and receipts £610.

Background

Warwickside team, Coventry, did not enter this year so the number of teams entering this year’s competition was reduced to 12, there were four byes in the first round.

Competition and results

Round 1

Involved 4 matches and 12 clubs
Game NoFixture DateHome TeamScoreAway TeamVenueAttRecNotesRef
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1Sat 18 October 1913Broughton Rangers3-15OldhamWheater's Field
2Sat 18 October 1913Warrington8-15BarrowWilderspool
3Sat 19 October 1913Widnes24-2SwintonLowerhouse Lane
4Sat 19 October 1913Wigan9-2Rochdale HornetsCentral Park
5Leighbye
6St. Helensbye
7Runcornbye
8Salfordbye

Round 2 - Quarter Finals

Round 3 – Semi-Finals

Final

Teams and scorers

Scoring - Try = three points - Goal = two points - Drop goal = two points

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