1911–12 Lancashire Cup


The 1911 Lancashire Cup was the seventh year of this regional rugby league competition. The winners of the trophy, for the first time, were Rochdale Hornets who beat local rivals Oldham in the final at Wheater's Field, Broughton, Salford, by a score of 12-5. The attendance at the final was 20,000 and receipts £630.

Background

The number of teams entering the competition was increased to 13 with the addition of recent newcomers Coventry. Although not a Lancashire club Coventry and were invited to play to increase the number of games played.
With a total of entrants now at 13, there were only three byes in the first round.

Competition and results

Round 1

Involved 5 matches and 13 Clubs
Game NoFixture DateHome TeamScoreAway TeamVenueAttRecNotesRef
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1Sat 21 October 1911Barrow2-13OldhamCanendish Park
2Sat 21 October 1911Broughton Rangers24-2RuncornWheater's Field
3Sat 21 October 1911Rochdale Hornets13-0SwintonAthletic Grounds
4Sat 21 October 1911St. Helens18-7SalfordKnowsley Road
5Sat 21 October 1911Widnes9-5WarringtonLowerhouse Lane
6Leighbye
7Coventrybye
8Wiganbye

Round 2 - Quarter Finals

Round 3 – Semi-Finals

Final

Teams and Scorers

Scoring - Try = three points - Goal = two points - Drop goal = two points

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