1923 Chatham Cup

The competition was run on a regional basis, with separate northern and southern tournaments, with the winners of the two meeting in the final.

Very few teams entered the competition, including only two from the southern South Island; Seacliff easily won the only match played there, thumping Oamaru 7–0, and repeated this in the final, accounting for Wellington's YMCA 4–0.

announced at its meeting on 5 June that Chatham Cup entries had closed with the North Shore, Philomel, Harbour Board, Brotherhood, Auckland Thistle, Northcote and Ponsonby clubs entering.

[8] The first two Chatham Cup fixtures held by the Wairarapa FA took place on June 30, with Post and Telegraph (P & T) versus the Masterton Y.M.C.A.

Compounding matters further are the incomplete records held by the NZFA, which omit several matches (including the semi-final between Seacliff and Oamaru Rangers).

[12] In the final, YMCA had the better of early possession, but Seacliff gained the upper hand as the match progressed.

[13]: 66, 167 The Mayor of Wellington, Robert Wright presented the cup to Seacliff on the ground after the match.