1934–35 Lancashire Cup

The 1934–35 Lancashire Cup was the 27th occasion on which the Lancashire Cup competition had been held. Salford won the trophy by beating Wigan by 21–12 in the final.

Competition and results

The number of teams entering this year's competition remained at 13 and the same fixture format was retained. There was only one bye in the first round but now also a "blank" or "dummy" fixture. This also resulted in one bye in the second round.

Round 1

Involved 6 matches (with one bye and one "blank" fixture) and 13 clubs

Round 2 – quarterfinals

Involved 3 matches (with one bye) and 7 clubs

Round 2 – quarterfinals – First replays

Involved 1 match

Round 2 – quarterfinals – Second replays

Involved 1 match

Round 3 – semifinals

Involved 2 matches and 4 clubs

Final

The match was played at Station Road, Pendlebury, Salford, (historically in the county of Lancashire). he attendance of 33,544 was a new record and more than 5,000 more than the previous best recorded in 1931, and receipts were also a record £2,191. This would turn out to be only the first of three consecutive Lancashire Cup finals in which Salford would beat Wigan.

Teams and scorers

Scoring – Try = three (3) points – Goal = two (2) points – Drop goal = two (2) points

The road to success

See also

• 1934–35 Northern Rugby Football League season
• Rugby league county cups

Notes

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