COLERAINE welcome neighbours Limavady United to The Showgrounds tomorrow evening in the first league meeting between the two teams since 2008 (KO 6pm)…

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Overview:

Coleraine recorded their fifth successive victory on Tuesday courtesy of a 2-1 victory against Glentoran at The Oval. After Joe Thomson’s opener was cancelled out by Jordan Jenkins, it looked like both teams would have to settle for a share of the spoils until Lewis McGregor lashed home a stoppage-time winner for the Bannsiders. It means Ruaidhri Higgins’ men continue to set the pace at this very early stage of the season.

Limavady United travel to the Ballycastle Road full of confidence after back-to-back Premiership victories. After claiming their first win of the campaign against Crusaders, it was then backed up on Tuesday night with a 3-1 triumph against Bangor as Jamie McGonigle scored a hat-trick. Due to loan agreements, McGonigle and Alfie Gaston will be unable to play against Coleraine tomorrow night.

Previous Meetings:

Coleraine and Limavady United met each other in the North-West Senior Cup and Irish Cup last season.

  • October 14, 2025 (NWC) – Limavady United 2 (Kennedy ’45 mins & Parkhill ’61 mins); Coleraine 2 (Brolly ’20 mins & ’64 mins)
    *Limavady United won 12-11 on pens*
  • March 7, 2026 (IC) – Limavady United 0 Coleraine 2 (Cooper ’62 mins & Shevlin ’78 mins)

Manager’s Thoughts:

“It’s a really dangerous game, that’s how I view it,” Higgins said.

“When you get a late winner against Ballymena and when you get a late winner against Glentoran, you’re really high but it’s about coming back down quickly.

“It’s about switching your focus straight away, so for me, it’s a really dangerous game and if we’re not mentally in the right frame of mind, then we could come unstuck.

“But if we approach it the way I expect us too, then we’ve got an opportunity to put three points on the board.

“Limavady are in great form, credit to them, but we’re at home and our home form has been exceptional for over a year now and we need to keep that going.

Officials:

The match referee will be Mark Dillon.

The assistant referees are Rachel Greer and Gavin Hegarty.

Declan Hassan has been selected as the fourth official.

Sponsors:

The match sponsor is Starrett 4×4.

BM Electrical Wholesale has kindly agreed to sponsor the match ball.

The mascot tomorrow evening is Beth.

Admission:

Season tickets are valid for the fixture, although, match tickets can be bought HERE.

Limavady United fans will need tickets to enter the stadium which can be purchased HERE.

A bucket collection will be held with all proceeds going towards Causeway Down’s Syndrome Support Group.

The match will be streamed live on NIFL TV HERE.

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

Around the Ground:

The Club Shop will be open from 10am-7pm.

Our caterers – Phat Events – will be serving food from around 4pm.

Our new fanzone opens once again from 4pm, with catering and alcohol on sale, including music from DJ Johnny ahead of kick-off HERE.

The McKendry Suite will be open from 11.30am, with the VIP bar and Viewing Lounge open from 4pm.