Irish Premiership fixtures released ahead of new 2024/25 season

Champions Larne will kick off their defence of the Sports Direct Irish Premiership title at home to Loughgall. The Invermen made it back-to-back titles when they lifted the Gibson Cup again last season.

Linfield, who have finished runners-up in the last two campaigns, will begin this season at Ballymena United. Irish Cup holders Cliftonville welcome newly-promoted Portadown to Solitude on the opening day.

Declan Caddell begins his reign as Crusaders boss away at The Oval to face Glentoran. Dean Shiels begins his tenure as Coleraine head coach away at his former club Dungannon Swifts.

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Carrick Rangers will kick off the new season with a home fixture as they entertain Glenavon.

Opening Sports Direct Premiership Fixtures

Saturday 10 August 2024

Ballymena United v Linfield

Carrick Rangers v Glenavon

Cliftonville v Portadown

Dungannon Swifts v Coleraine

Glentoran v Crusaders

Larne v Loughgall

All fixtures are currently subject to change due to broadcast selection and clubs’ participation in European Club Competitions.

Fixtures for the Playr-Fit Championship will be announced tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10am, with fixtures for the Playr-Fit Premier Intermediate League announced on Thursday at 10am. Full list of fixtures available here.

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