On Red Alert

COLERAINE will kick-off their Danske Bank Premiership campaign with a home clash against Cliftonville at The Showgrounds on Saturday 10th August…

The fixtures were this morning released by the Northern Ireland Football League and the opening month will also see the Bannsiders face Glentoran (A), Linfield (A), Institute (H) and Glenavon (A).

The first derby clash against Ballymena United will take place at Warden Street on September 14, before Larne roll into the Ballycastle Road two weeks later (September 28).

The annual Boxing Day derby will this year be held at the Coleraine Showgrounds, with the Stripes also in action on New Year’s Day away to Carrick Rangers.

Coleraine will travel to Larne before the league splits after 33 games on March 21.

A full fixture list is available on the NIFL website and will be added to colerainefc.com website throughout the day.