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The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is the Under-18 equivalent of the FA Cup. It has been graced by some of the major stars of English football since 1953, while many who have played in the finals faded into obscurity.
Below is a list of Northern Ireland-born players who have played in the finals. Those in bold have been recognised at Full International level.
- 2022 RU Nottm Forest (Jamie McDonnell, Dale Taylor)
- 2023 W West Ham (Patrick Kelly, Callum Marshall (1 gl), Josh Briggs (sub 1 gl) * tbc
Year |
Winners |
Runners-Up |
||
Player |
Team |
Player |
Team |
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2022 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2021 |
- |
- |
Liverpool |
|
2018 |
- |
- |
Arsenal |
|
2014 |
- |
- |
Fulham |
|
2013 |
Norwich |
- |
- |
|
2010 |
George Saville |
Chelsea |
- |
- |
2008 |
Man C |
- |
- |
|
2007 |
- |
- |
Man. Utd |
|
2005 |
Ipswich T |
- |
- |
|
2004 |
- |
- |
A. Villa |
|
2003 |
- |
- |
Middlesbro' |
|
2002 |
A. Villa |
- |
- |
|
2002 |
A. Villa |
- |
- |
|
1998 |
- |
- |
Blackburn |
|
1998 |
- |
- |
Blackburn |
|
1998 |
- |
- |
Jonathan Topley |
Blackburn |
1998 |
- |
- |
Blackburn |
|
1997 |
Leeds U |
C. Palace |
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1997 |
- |
- |
C. Palace |
|
1996 |
Liverpool |
- |
- |
|
1995 |
Man U |
- |
- |
|
1993 |
- |
- |
Man. Utd |
|
1993 |
- |
- |
Man. Utd |
|
1992 |
Man U |
- |
- |
|
1989 |
- |
- |
Man. City |
|
1989 |
- |
- |
Man. City |
|
1989 |
- |
- |
Man. City |
|
1988 |
Arsenal |
- |
- |
|
1988 |
Arsenal |
- |
- |
|
1982 |
- |
- |
Man. Utd |
|
1982 |
- |
- |
Man. Utd |
|
1982 |
- |
- |
Man. Utd |
|
1974 |
Spurs |
- |
- |
|
1966 |
Arsenal |
- |
- |
|
1966 |
Arsenal |
- |
- |
|
1964 |
Man U |
- |
- |
|
1962 |
Newcastle |
- |
- |
General Northern Ireland Player Records:
- Most Final Appearances: 2 Keith Gillespie (Manchester United 1992, 1993)
- Most NI Players in a Winning Side: 2 Steve Davis, David Scullion (Aston Villa, 2002 vs Everton)
- Most NI Players in a Final: 4 Garth Scates, Gary Hamilton, Jonathan Topley, Steven Hawe (Blackburn Rovers, 1998 vs Everton)
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