[2] The 4–0 scoreline equalled the record for the highest in a final, set when Linfield defeated Coleraine by the same score in 2000.
Newry City were expelled from the IFA this season and their result in the second round match against Dergview was expunged from the records.
[3] Replays were not used in the competition - all matches used extra time and penalties to determine the winner if necessary.
The first round draw was made randomly and included all 29 clubs from the IFA Championship.
[4] The draw was later revised, switching some venues to the club originally drawn to play away from home.
[5] The 12 members of the IFA Premiership entered the draw at this stage, along with the 10 winners from the first round matches, and the 9 clubs that received byes.