Crusaders were the eventual winners, defeating second-tier side Ballinamallard United 3–0 in the final to lift the Cup for the fourth time overall, and the first time in the 10 years since winning the 2009 final.

[1] All ties level after 90 minutes used extra time to determine the winner, with a penalty shoot-out to follow if necessary.

The 38 first-round winners were joined by the 14 byes and the 12 clubs of the NIFL Premier Intermediate League in the second round.

All ties level after 90 minutes used extra time to determine the winner, with a penalty shoot-out to follow if necessary.

The twelve members of the NIFL Premier Intermediate League joined the competition at this stage as well as the first-round winners and byes.