COLERAINE currently have six players out on loan and here’s a recap of their progress throughout September…
Jamie McGonigle is currently at Limavady United on a temporary basis, with Alfie Gaston also spending time on loan at the Roesiders who have returned to the top-flight.
Meanwhile, Kodi Lyons-Foster is currently plying his trade in the Premiership during a short-term loan at Ballymena United.
Three players are gaining experience in the Championship as Alex Watson (Glenavon), Cead McGrath (Moyola Park) and Tiernan Brolly (Institute) all sealed loan moves for the season ahead.
Here is a breakdown of how each have fared during September.
JAMIE MCGONIGLE
After a short-term loan deal at Sligo Rovers ended, McGonigle then secured a loan switch at Limavady United.
The striker has certainly hit the ground running after netting five goals across his four appearances to date, including a hat-trick against Bangor.
McGonigle also scored against his former club Crusaders, with the Dungiven man unable to play against the Bannsiders twice due to the loan agreement.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 5
Total Appearances: 4
Total Goals: 5
ALFIE GASTON
Alfie has re-joined the Roesiders after spending the 2025/26 campaign on loan at the Limavady Showgrounds.
After sitting out the North-West Senior Cup first round win against Strabane Athletic, the midfielder started four Premiership games as Limavady beat Crusaders, Bangor and Cliftonville, as well as losing out to Dungannon Swifts.
Due to being on loan from the club, Alfie was unable to feature against the Bannsiders in the Premiership and North-West Senior Cup.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 7
Total Goals: 1
KODI LYONS-FOSTER
Lyons-Foster joined Ballymena United on a short-term loan on transfer deadline day.
After being used from the bench against Bangor for his debut, the defender has started games against Carrick Rangers, Dungannon Swifts and Portadown. He was also ineligible to feature against the Bannsiders.
In September, Ballymena progressed in the County Antrim Shield against Ballymacash Rangers, lost at Coleraine, drew against Carrick Rangers and Dungannon Swifts, as well as picking up three points versus Portadown.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 4
Total Goals: 0
CEAD MCGRATH
Cead is currently embarking on his second loan spell at Mill Meadow after helping Moyola lift the Premier Intermediate League title last season.
The big defender was involved in all five games during September, starting with being an used substitute in the North-West Senior Cup triumph against Portstewart.
He then started all four Championship games as Moyola lost to H&W Welders and Warrenpoint Town, drew with Ards and picked up all three points against Queens University.
Appearances: 5
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 10
Total Goals: 0
TIERNAN BROLLY
This is also Tiernan’s second loan spell at Institute after a similar arrangement last season.
The midfielder converted from the spot as Institute started September with a penalty shoot-out success against Newbuildings in the North-West Senior Cup.
He was then used from the bench in the four subsequent Championship games as ‘Stute were victors against Rathfriland Rangers, Armagh City – game in which he scored – and Warrenpoint Town, before coming unstuck against Annagh United.
Appearances: 5
Goals: 1
Total Appearances: 10
Total Goals: 1
ALEX WATSON
Alex is gaining senior experience at Championship side Glenavon.
The midfielder started all five games for the Lurgan Blues as they commenced the month with a victory against rivals Portadown in the Mid-Ulster Cup – a game in which he scored.
Alex would then score in a 3-2 loss against Dundela, with Glenavon also drawing with Ballinamallard United and claiming wins against Newington and Loughgall.
Appearances: 5
Goals: 2
Total Appearances: 10
Total Goals: 2