The 1934 Lancashire Cup was the 27th occasion on which the Lancashire Cup completion had been held. Salford won the trophy by beating Wigan by 21-12 in the final.
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Competition and Results
The number of teams entering this year’s competition remained at 13 and the same fixture format was retained. There was only one bye in the first round but now also a “blank” or “dummy” fixture. This also resulted in one bye in the second round.
Round 1
Involved 6 matches (with one bye and one “blank” fixture) and 13 clubs
Round 2 - Quarter Finals
Involved 3 matches (with one bye) and 7 clubs
Round 2 - Quarter Finals - First Replays
Involved 1 match
Round 2 - Quarter Finals - Second Replays
Involved 1 match
Round 3 – Semi-Finals
Involved 2 matches and 4 Clubs
Final
The match was played at Station Road, Pendlebury, Salford, (historically in the county of Lancashire). he attendance of 33,544 was a new record and more than 5,000 more than the previous best recorded in 1931, and receipts were also a record £2,191. This would turn out to be only the first of three consecutive Lancashire Cup finals in which Salford would beat Wigan.
Teams and Scorers
Scoring - Try = three (3) points - Goal = two (2) points - Drop goal = two (2) points