1998 Chatham Cup
The 1998 Chatham Cup was the 71st annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | North Harbour Stadium, North Shore |
| Dates | 19 September 1998 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Central United (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Dunedin Technical |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Jack Batty Memorial Cup | Terry Torrens (Central United) |
Up to the last 16 of the competition, the cup was run in three regions (northern, central, and southern), with an open draw from the quarter-finals on. National League teams received a bye until the third round (last 64). In all, 130 teams took part in the competition. Note: Different sources give different numberings for the rounds of the competition. Some record six rounds prior to the quarter-finals; others note a preliminary round followed by five rounds proper.
In an early round of the competition, Norwest United were thrashed 21-0 by Metro - a competition record which still stands. It was equalled in 2005, when Central United scored 21 - again against the unfortunate Norwest United.