1922–23 FAI Cup


The FAI Cup 1922-23 was the second edition of Ireland's premier cup competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 6 January 1923 and concluded on 17 March with the final held at Dalymount Park, Dublin. An official attendance of 14,000 people watched Belfast side Alton United of the Falls League defeat Shelbourne 1-0. The Falls League's affiliation to the FAI, rather than the IFA, allowed the club to compete in the cup.

First round

Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate
1Alton United4-0Midland Athletic6 January 1923
refixAlton United5-0Midland Athletic13 January 1923
2Athlone Town1-2Shamrock Rovers6 January 1923
3Bohemians1-2Shelbourne United6 January 1923
4FordsonsW.O.Rathmines Athletic6 January 1923
5Jacobs4-0Pioneers6 January 1923
6Olympia0-1St James's Gate6 January 1923
7Shelbourne9-0Bray Unknowns6 January 1923
8Dublin United3-3Sligo Celtic7 January 1923
replaySligo Celtic0-0Dublin United14 January 1923
replayDublin United3-1Sligo Celtic28 January 1923

Second round

Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate
1Shelbourne United1-1Alton United20 January 1923
replayAlton United2-0Shelbourne United27 January 1923
2St James's Gate1-2Shelbourne20 January 1923
3Shamrock Rovers1-2Jacobs21 January 1923
4Dublin United2-3Fordsons4 February 1923

Semi-finals

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Final">1923 FAI Cup Final">Final

Winner of FAI Cup 1922-23
Alton United
1st Title