Overview
- Carrick Rangers beat Cliftonville 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Seaview, securing their first senior trophy since 1993.
- Ryan Curran put Cliftonville ahead early before Adam Lecky equalised late to take the final to a shootout.
- Aidan Steele scored the clinching penalty after misses by Curran and Liam McStravick in the shootout.
- Stephen Baxter's side reached the decider by ousting holders Glentoran and leaders Larne following an opening win over Bangor.
- The victory came three days after Carrick’s 4-1 league win over Cliftonville, as Baxter embraced the underdog tag and the club looked to lift form from 11th place.