1956 Chatham Cup


The 1956 Chatham Cup was the 29th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.
The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds. Teams taking part in the final rounds are known to have included Eastern Suburbs, Rangers, Hamilton Wanderers, Eastern Union, Moturoa, Colenso Athletic, Wanganui New Settlers, Kiwi United, Masterton Athletic, Stop Out, Shamrock, West End and Northern.

The 1956 final

Lower Hutt's Stop Out celebrated its jubilee year with a solid win in the final. The team scored early through a header from Jack Sharp, a goal which was followed by a spectacular strike from Brian Sergeant and further goals from Abram Schryvers, and Fred Benge. Shamrock could only manage a consolation goal late on from Ernie Fields.

Results

Semi-finals

Final