Floodlit Cup (Northern Ireland)

The Floodlit Cup was a Northern Irish association football competition held between 1956 and 1968. It was a pre-season tournament played under floodlights, intended to generate revenue and provide competitive matches before the start of the Irish League season. It involved the leading clubs from the Irish League and sometimes included clubs from other leagues, such as the League of Ireland. The competition was seen as a prestigious pre-season trophy during its existence. Its discontinuation was likely due to scheduling difficulties and the increasing demands of the Irish League and other competitions. Teams that participated in the Floodlit Cup included Linfield, Glentoran, Coleraine, and Derry City.