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Northern Ireland Players in the FA Youth Cup Final

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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

2022

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2021

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Conor Bradley

Liverpool

2018

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Daniel Ballard

Arsenal

2014

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Liam Donnelly

Fulham

2013

Cameron McGeehan

Norwich

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2010

George Saville

Chelsea

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2008

Ryan McGivern

Man C

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2007

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Corry Evans

Man. Utd

2005

Chris Casement

Ipswich T

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2004

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Jamie Ward

A. Villa

2003

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Chris Brunt

Middlesbro'

2002

Steven Davis

A. Villa

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2002

David Scullion

A. Villa

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1998

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Gary Hamilton

Blackburn

1998

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Garth Scates

Blackburn

1998

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Jonathan Topley

Blackburn

1998

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Steven Hawe

Blackburn

1997

Wes Boyle

Leeds U

Gareth Graham

C. Palace

1997

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Wayne Carlisle

C. Palace

1996

Davy Larmour

Liverpool

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1995

Phil Mulryne

Man U

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1993

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Keith Gillespie

Man. Utd

1993

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Colin Murdock

Man. Utd

1992

Keith Gillespie

Man U

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1989

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Neil Lennon

Man. City

1989

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Gerry Taggart

Man. City

1989

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Michael Hughes

Man. City

1988

Steve Morrow

Arsenal

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1988

Al-James Hannigan

Arsenal

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1982

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Phil Hughes

Man. Utd

1982

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Norman Whiteside

Man. Utd

1982

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Ken Scott

Man. Utd

1974

Noel Brotherston

Spurs

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1966

Pat Rice

Arsenal

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1966

Sammy Nelson*

Arsenal

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1964

George Best

Man U

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1962

David Craig

Newcastle

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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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