There’s a heavyweight encounter within the first spherical of this 12 months’s County Antrim Protect, with Crusaders set to host Linfield.
The two Belfast golf equipment, who've clashed within the ultimate of the competitors 5 instances within the final 18 years, will go head-to-head at Seaview on Tuesday September 6.
Holders Larne will begin their defence of the Protect with a house sport in opposition to Championship facet Knockbreda, whereas Glentoran will host PIL facet Lisburn Distillery.
Ballymena United will journey to Solitude to play Newington, whereas Carrick Rangers will go to Harland and Wolff Welders’ new dwelling Blanchflower Park.
PIL facet Bangor will welcome Cliftonville to Clandeboye Park, whereas Ards will play Queen’s College on the identical venue. The Ards tie is prone to be switched to Wednesday September 7 to keep away from a conflict with Bangor.
In the one all-Championship conflict, Dundela play Ballyclare Comrades at Wilgar Park.
FULL DRAW
Glentoran v Lisburn Distillery
Larne v Knockbreda
Dundela v Ballyclare Comrades
Ards v Queen’s College
Crusaders v Linfield
Newington v Ballymena United
Bangor v Cliftonville
H&W v Carrick Rangers