| Founded | 1914 |
|---|---|
| Abolished | 1918 |
| Region |  Scotland |
| Number of teams | 8 (1914–15) 11 (1917–18) |
| Last champions | Celtic (1st title) |
| Most successful club(s) | Celtic (1 title), Morton (1 title) |
TheWar Fund Shield was aScottish football competition that was contested twice in the spring of 1915 and then again in the spring of 1918 (theNavy and Army War Fund Shield as it then became known).[1] The aim of these competitions was to raise money for the footballers and their families who fought inWorld War I.[1]
The first round matches took place between 20 October – 1 December 1914. Celtic and Partick Thistle went to a replay.Ibrox Park hosted Clyde against St Mirren.[1]
The first semi-final was aRenfrewshire derby on 8 December 1914. The second semi-final was anOld Firm derby held atFirhill a week later.[1]
The final was held atFirhill on 28 April 1915. The attendance was 15,000.[1]
The qualifying round matches were held between 9 March – 6 April 1918. St Mirren and Kilmarnock went to extra time.[1]
The first round matches were all held on 20 April 1918.[1]
1Not all results were recorded and known
The semi-finals were held on 27 April 1918.[1]
The final was held atHampden Park on 4 May 1918 and the attendance was 20,000.[1]
Although Celtic officially won the 1917–18 competition the trophy was not presented to them as it was not ready.[1][4] The competition was supposed to be an annual event but since war had ended the competition was never played again.[4] There is no evidence of Celtic ever being presented with a trophy.[4]