1922–23 Lancashire Cup


The 1922–23 Lancashire Cup was the fifteenth staging of this regional rugby league competition. The trophy was won again by Wigan who beat local rivals Leigh in the final at The Willows, Salford, by a score of 20–2. The attendance at the final was 15,000 and receipts £1,200.

Background

The number of teams entering this year's competition was reduced by one to 13. Wigan Highfield continued to participate, but now as full league members after joining the league. Askam who had played in the previous two tournaments were not invited to take part this year and no other junior/amateur club was invited to take part. With 13 teams, 3 teams were given byes in the first round.

Competition and results

Round 1

Involved 5 matches and 13 Clubs
Game NoFixture DateHome TeamScoreAway TeamVenueAttRecNotesRef
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1Sat 14 October 1922Barrow5-14SwintonLittle Park, Roose
2Sat 14 October 1922Rochdale Hornets2-5WiganAthletic Grounds
3Sat 14 October 1922St. Helens25-8SalfordKnowsley Road
4Sat 14 October 1922Warrington8-5Broughton RangersWilderspool
5Sat 14 October 1922Wigan Highfield0-0OldhamTunstall Lane1
6St Helens Recsbye
7Leighbye
8Widnesbye
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9Mon 16 October 1922Oldham20-5Wigan HighfieldWatersheddings

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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