RUAIDHRI Higgins has vowed to field a strong team this evening as the Bannsiders take on Dergview in the North-West Senior Cup (KO 7.45pm)…

MCKENDRY FABRICATIONS NORTH-WEST SENIOR CUP QUARTER-FINAL

Overview:

Coleraine made it back-to-back Premiership wins last Friday after a 3-0 victory against Portadown at Shamrock Park. Goals from Matthew Shevlin, Senan Devine and Will Patching secured all three points for Ruaidhri Higgins’ side. The gaffer has revealed he will start with a strong line-up for tonight’s Cup clash, including a potential debut for full-back Finn Tonks.

Dergview come into tonight’s clash buoyant after a penalty shoot-out win against Oxford Sunnyside to reach the semi-final of the National Conference League Cup, where they will take on Rosario YC for a spot in the showpiece decider. The Castlederg-based side are currently managed by Chris McDowell and have won two and drawn one out of their three National Conference League Premier fixtures so far.

Previous Meetings:

The two clubs last played a competitive fixture in the BetMcLean Cup back in 2022.

  • September 13, 2022 (BMC) – Coleraine 4 (E. McLaughlin ’11 mins & ’84 mins, McCrudden ’38 mins, Shevlin ’78 mins); Dergview 0

Manager’s Thoughts:

“It’s an important game for us and we will have a strong team out,” Higgins said.

“We have a good squad of players, including young players, so we will have a good team out on the pitch.

“It’ll be a great game for us ahead of back-to-back home Premiership games, which we will try to pick points up from.”

Officials:

The match referee will be Declan Hassan.

The assistant referees are Richard Hegarty and Gavin Hegarty.

Admission:

A cash gate will be in operation – £8 adults and £5 concessions.

As ever, those unable to watch the fixture can follow the latest developments via the club’s official X account (@ColeraineFC).

Around the Ground:

The Club Shop will be open from 12 noon to 9pm.

Our caterers – Phat Events – will be serving food from around 6.30pm.

The Viewing Lounge will be open from 6.30pm – no other bars will be in operation.