Fixture List

NI Football League is delighted to announce the fixture schedule for the 2020/21 Danske Bank Premiership season…

Today marks the four week countdown to the start of the new season.

Following the request by the Premiership clubs, the structure of the new Premiership season will remain unchanged; with 38 league games scheduled which includes the league ‘split’ for the final five fixtures.

The post-split season will commence on Saturday 30 April 2021 with the final round of fixtures for the 2020/21 Danske Bank Premiership season taking place on Saturday 22 May 2021.

The return of supporters to Premiership stadiums remains a priority for the NI Football League and member clubs with discussions ongoing between key stakeholders including, government departments, local authorities and other sporting bodies.

The Bannsiders kick-off their season with a home clash against Ballymena United on October 17, before making their way to Shamrock Park to face Portadown a week later.

Coleraine will face Linfield on the Ballycastle Road on November 14, with Oran Kearney’s men away to Ballymena United on Boxing Day, before hosting Carrick Rangers on January 2.

The Stripes will be at home to Crusaders, home to Glentoran and away to Ballymena United in the final three fixtures before the split.

Supporters should note that games may be subject to change for broadcasting purposes.

A full list of fixtures will be added to the website over the coming hours but can be temporarily viewed HERE.