Irish FA Press Release
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| IRN-BRU’s Zara Shaw is aboard the IRN-BRU Bus along with the players and
managers the launch of the 2012/13 IRN-BRU League Cup. |
The
IRN-BRU League Cup 2012/13 competition launched, with the draw for Rounds
1 and 2 throwing up some exciting ties.
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IRN-BRU’s Head of International, Gavan Morris
alongside Northern Ireland
Manager, Michael O’Neill
at the launch of the 2012/13 IRN-BRU League Cup. |
The
Championship clubs entered the draw in Round 1 with 10 sides receiving byes
into Round 2, whilst the remaining 20 teams battle it out for a chance to play
the Premiership clubs in the next round.
Loughgall face Lurgan Celtic in what is potentially the tie of the
round, with Knockbreda welcoming Warrenpoint Town to East Belfast. Ballyclare Comrades, who came within seconds
of knocking Linfield out of last season’s competition, face a trip to Dergview.
The
draw for Round 2 was seeded with the Premiership clubs and the top four
finishers in last season’s Championship avoiding each other. Holders Crusaders begin the defence of their
trophy with a home tie against the winner of the Glebe Rangers v Larne Round 1
match, whilst last season’s runners-up, Coleraine, have a local derby ahead of
them with a trip to Ballymoney United.
The winner of the Ards v Annagh United Round 1 tie have a home game
against Linfield to look forward to, and Glentoran await the winners of the
PSNI v Chimney Corner Round 1 match.
Head
of Marketing at AG Barr, Adrian Troy said “This is the second year of the
IRN-BRU League Cup sponsorship and we are delighted to be supporting football
in Northern Ireland. Last year’s competition was exciting, dramatic and packed
with goals. This year we will again be recognising some great goals with our
‘Ginger Boot’ award and we will highlight outstanding performance in each round
with our ‘IRN Man’ award. We look forward to another phenomenal season of
football.”
Chairman
of the Premiership Committee, Aubry Ralph said: “Last season was a brilliant
introduction into domestic football in Northern Ireland for IRN-BRU with their
sponsorship of the League Cup, and I have no doubt that this season will be
another success. Their unique approach
to promoting the competition has been a breath of fresh air and I am sure that
this season will be no different.”
Fixtures
and Dates:
Round 1 - 14 August 2012 (745pm kick-off)
1.
Banbridge Town
v Queen’s University
2.
Moyola Park v Tobermore United
3.
Sport & Leisure Swifts v Wakehurst
4.
Ards v Annagh United
5.
Loughgall v Lurgan Celtic
6.
Portstewart v H & W Welders
7.
PSNI v Chimney Corner
8.
Knockbreda v Warrenpoint Town
9.
Dergview v Ballyclare Comrades
10. Glebe Rangers v
Larne
Byes: Carrick Rangers,
Newry City, Bangor, Institute, Killymoon Rangers, Armagh City, Dundela,
Banbridge Town, Sport & Leisure Swifts, Ballymoney United
Round 2 - 27
August 2012 (745pm kick-off)
1.
Crusaders v Glebe Rangers or Larne
2.
Killymoon Rangers
v Carrick Rangers
3.
Ards or Annagh United
v Linfield
4.
Glentoran v PSNI or Chimney Corner
5.
Dergview or Ballyclare Comrades v
Newry City
6.
Ballymena United
v Loughgall or Lurgan Celtic
7.
Cliftonville v
Moyola Park or Tobermore United
8.
Portstewart or H & W Welders v
Donegal Celtic
9.
Knockbreda or Warrenpoint Town v
Ballinamallard United
10. Bangor v
Armagh City
11. Dundela v
Portadown
12. Banbridge Town or Queen’s University v
Institute
13. Limavady United v
Lisburn Distillery
14. Sport & Leisure
Swifts or Wakehurst v Glenavon
15. Ballymoney
United v
Coleraine
16. Dungannon Swifts v
Coagh United
Keep up to date with the IRN-BRU League cup at
ifapremiership.com
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