The 2015–16 Leinster Senior Cup, was the 115th staging of the Leinster Senior Cup association football competition.
| Leinster Football Association Senior Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Teams | 30 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Bohemians |
| Runner-up | Wexford Youths |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 29 |
Preliminary round
editEleven junior clubs, ten junior league winners plus the FAI Junior Cup winners, were entered into this round by a draw. Byes were given to 5 of these clubs. Winners progress to the first round.[1]
| 23 August 2015 | Thomastown United | 2 - 0 | Ashford Rovers | Thomastown, Kilkenny |
| 14:00 | Stadium: United Park |
| 29 August 2015 | Sportslink Ailesbury | 1 - 4 | North End United | Santry, Dublin |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Sportslink Leisure Centre |
| 30 August 2015 | St. Paul's Artane | 2 - 3 | Naas United | Artane, Dublin |
| Stadium: McAuley Park |
First round
editThe three winners from the preliminary round join the five clubs who received byes.[1]
| 5 September 2015 | Liffey Wanderers | 2-0 | Crettyard United | Ringsend, Dublin |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ringsend Astro |
| 6 September 2015 | Naas United | 1 - 2 (a.e.t.) | Willow Park | Naas, Kildare |
| 11:00 | Stadium: Naas Sports Centre |
| 13 September 2015 | Thomastown United | 2 - 0 | Boyne Harps | Thomastown, Kilkenny |
| 14:00 | Stadium: United Park |
Second round
editThe 4 winners from the first round join the top 2 teams from the 2014–15 Athletic Union League Premier A.
| 28 November 2015 | Sheriff Y.C. | 0 - 4 | Willow Park | Clontarf, Dublin |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Clontarf Astro |
| 13 December 2015 | Thomastown United | 3 - 1 | North End United | Thomastown, Kilkenny |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium: United Park |
| 10 January 2016 | Collinstown | 2 - 0 | Liffey Wanderers | Lucan, Dublin |
| 12:00 | Report | Stadium: Ballyowen Astro |
Third round
editThe 3 winners from the second round join the top 5 teams from the 2014–15 Leinster Senior League Senior Division.[2]
| 31 January 2016 | Collinstown | 1 - 0 | Killester United | Clondalkin, Dublin |
| 11:00 | Stadium: Collinstown College |
| 31 January 2016 | Thomastown United | 1 - 2 | Drumcondra | Thomastown, Kilkenny |
| 14:00 | Stadium: United Park |
| 6 February 2016 | Crumlin United | 4 - 3 (a.e.t.) | Willow Park | Crumlin, Dublin |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Pearse Park |
| 10 February 2016 | Tolka Rovers | 0 - 1 | Bluebell United | Drumcondra, Dublin |
| 19:45 | Stadium: Frank Cooke Park |
Fourth round
editThe 4 winners from the third round join the 12 Leinster teams from the League of Ireland.[2]
| 5 February 2016 | Shelbourne | 0 - 2 | Dundalk | Drumcondra, Dublin |
| 19:45 | Report | Barrett  31'McEleney 65' |
Stadium: Tolka Park Attendance: 150 Referee: Rob Rogers |
| 20 February 2016 | Bray Wanderers | 3 - 1 | St Patrick's Athletic | Bray, Wicklow |
| 19:30 | Brennan 32', 54' Kelly 65' |
Report | Dennehy 29' |
Stadium: Carlisle Grounds Attendance: 250 Referee: Paul Tuite |
| 22 February 2016 | Drogheda United | 0 - 3 | Bohemians | Drogheda, Louth |
| 19:45 | Report | Byrne 37' Murphy 78'Akinade 90' |
Stadium: United Park Attendance: 150 Referee: Simon Rogers |
| 7 March 2016 | Athlone Town | 1 - 2 (a.e.t.) | Wexford Youths | Athlone, Westmeath |
| 19:45 | Cassidy 85' |
Molloy 82' Furlong 110' |
Stadium: Athlone Town Stadium Attendance: 64 |
| 7 March 2016 | Longford Town | 2 - 1 | Drumcondra | Longford, County Longford |
| 19:45 | Dillon 67' Haverty 80' |
Brophy 28' |
Stadium: City Calling Stadium Attendance: 125 |
| 8 March 2016 | Crumlin United | 2 - 3 | UCD | Crumlin, Dublin |
| 20:00 | Hurley 0' McCormack 0' |
Kelly 0' Watson 0'Waters 0' |
Stadium: Pearse Park |
| 14 March 2016 | Cabinteely | 0 - 1 (a.e.t.) | Bluebell United | Blackrock, Dublin |
| 19:25 | Report | Zambra 104' |
Stadium: Stradbrook Road |
| 22 March 2016 | Shamrock Rovers | 0 - 2 | Collinstown | Tallaght, Dublin |
| 19:45 | Ebbe 33', 40' |
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium Referee: Rob Rogers |
Quarter finals
edit| 4 April 2016 | Bohemians | 4 - 3 | Dundalk | Phibsborough, Dublin |
| 19:45 | Murphy 31' Byrne 69', 81', 87' |
Report | O'Connor 13', 74' Kelly 90' |
Stadium: Dalymount Park Attendance: 297 Referee: Michael O'Connor |
| 4 April 2016 | Wexford Youths | 2 - 1 (a.e.t.) | Longford Town | Carlow, County Carlow |
| 20:00 | English 33' Kenny 98' |
Report | O'Sullivan 25' |
Stadium: Carlow IT |
| 26 April 2016 | Collinstown | 2 - 1 | Bray Wanderers | Baldonnel, Dublin |
| 19:45 | McKeever 8' McNeill 55' |
Report | Lewis 69' |
Stadium: John Hyland Park |
| 26 April 2016 | UCD | 4 - 3 (a.e.t.) | Bluebell United | Belfield, Dublin |
| 19:45 | O'Neill 74', 105+1' Waters 83', 119' |
Report | Russell 41' Zambra 77', 96' |
Stadium: UCD Bowl Attendance: 50 Referee: Alan Carey |
Semi finals
edit| 17 May 2016 | Wexford Youths | 3 - 2 (a.e.t.) | Collinstown | Crossabeg, County Wexford |
| 20:00 | Molloy 57', 87', 117' |
McNeill 42' McKeever 50' |
Stadium: Ferrycarrig Park |
| 23 May 2016 | UCD | 0 - 1 | Bohemians | University College Dublin, Belfield |
| 19:45 | Akinade 90' |
Stadium: Belfield Bowl |
Final
edit| 29 August 2016 | Bohemians | 4-0 | Wexford Youths | Phibsborough, Dublin |
| 19.45 | Roberto Lopes 23, 68' Kurtis Byrne 35, 69' |
Report | Stadium: Dalymount Park |
References
edit- ^ a b "LFA Senior Cup 2015-16 – Preliminary & First Round Draw". thejuniorsoccerportal.info. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Leinster Senior Cup Fourth Round Draw Made". extratime.ie. Retrieved 5 January 2016.