The Manchester Premier Cup, originally known as the Manchester County FA Shield,[1] was first competed for in the 1934–35 season, when Manchester North End beat Hurst[a] 5–2, in the final to become the inaugural champions at their Charles Street Ground in Blackley in front of a crowd of 2,400.
The gate receipts of £59 were distributed 50% to the FA and 25% to each of the finalists.
[2] The competition has been dominated by the teams in the Tameside borough of Manchester who have won the contest 55 times.
A team from outside the Greater Manchester borders has only ever won the trophy once.
Source (1934–2010 Finals):[2] Teams shown in italics are no longer in existence.