Inver a Start

THE Northern Ireland Football League have today released the fixtures for the start of the Danske Bank Premiership campaign…

The Bannsiders will kick start their season with an away clash against Larne on August 28, before completing their week with a home fixture against Cliftonville (August 31) and a trip to Carrick Rangers (September 4).

Oran Kearney’s side will play travel to Linfield on September 18, before welcoming derby rivals Ballymena United to The Showgrounds seven days later.

The annual Boxing Day fixture – which is taking place on December 27 – will be played at the Ballymena Showgrounds, with the Stripes being at home to Warrenpoint Town on New Year’s Day.

Coleraine will conclude their pre-split games with a home fixture against Glenavon on March 26.

All fixtures are subject to change and will be added to the club website in due course.