It’s the first East Antrim Derby of the season this evening as we welcome Carrick Rangers to Inver Park.
Supporters are advised to read the below information before making the trip to Inver Park for this 7.45pm kick-off.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for tonight’s game remain available to purchase for supporters here.
Home supporters have the option of watching the game from the Landmark Underwriting Main Stand, Terrace, and the ClubSport NI Church End, and are encouraged to purchase tickets at the earliest opportunity to avoid missing out on your preferred area of the stadium.
Match tickets will also be available to purchase at Inver Park ahead of kick-off to home supporters only. You can get yours upon arrival at our Club Shop from 6.45pm. Admission prices are set at £13 for adults, £9 for concessions and £2 for Primary School ages.
Away supporters will be situated in the P&O Ferries and Larne Port McKay Stand for tomorrow night’s game.
STADIUM ENTRY
Supporters who have purchased tickets for the Landmark Underwriting Main Stand and Terrace areas of Inver Park will be able to enter the stadium via the turnstiles in the main car park as normal.
If you have purchased a ticket for the ClubSport NI Church End, you will be able to access your seat via the normal entry point just before the Agnew Lounge.
Away supporters, who will be housed in the P&O Ferries and Larne Port McKay Stand, will need to enter the stadium via the Church Road entrance.
WHAT’S AVAILABLE AT INVER
1889 Sports & Social Club will be open from 5pm ahead of the game tonight for supporters wishing to enjoy a few pre-match drinks. Don’t forget to get down early to avail of the Beat The Clock promotion, allowing you to save up to 15% off everything in 1889 and the Club Shop from 5:45pm.
Before the match, supporters can enjoy a Q&A with a player in 1889 Sports and Social Club looking ahead to the match and reviewing the season so far, led by Joel Neill.
At half-time, academy player Charlie O’Brien will be continuing his fundraising efforts for Ollie’s Army after raising £700 running 3km a day so far. As part of this, Charlie will be joined by his teammates and coaches from the U13 squad who will run 3km on the evening of the game, finishing off their run with a lap of the pitch at Inver Park during the half-time break.
After the game, Willy Magill will be providing the entertainment in the Gennovate Power Solutions Agnew Lounge while DJ Hendi will be performing a live set in 1889 Sports and Social Club.
Catering vans serving hot food and drinks will be accessible in both the main car park and the P&O Ferries and Larne Port McKay before and during today’s game. Our tea and coffee kiosk in the main car park will also be open as normal.
CAR PARKING
Supporters are to be aware that due to limited spaces, the car park within Inver Park will not be open to supporters attending the game.
For those driving to the game, parking facilities are available in nearby areas including Laharna Retail Park and Riverdale, both of which are just a short walk to the stadium.
We would also like to remind supporters to be mindful and aware of residents who live just outside the stadium and to not block access to private properties when parking your car within this area.
THE INVER REDS
Still unbeaten in the Sports Direct Premiership so far after a 2-0 victory over Linfield at Inver Park last week, Tiernan Lynch will be hoping to continue to build momentum.
With three out of four games at Inver Park ending in victories with a clean sheet, the Inver Reds have looked strong in defence ever since the opening day 4-4 draw with Dungannon Swifts.
New loan signing Ilijah Paul is still awaiting the relevant clearances before making his debut for the Inver Reds.
THE OPPOSITION
Carrick Rangers come to Inver Park on the back of a defeat to Glenavon at Mourneview Park last weekend after playing the majority of the game with 10 men, leaving them 9th in the table after eight games played.
Former Larne players Andy Mitchell and Albert Watson could feature for the Amber Army at Inver Park on Friday night.
Kyle Cherry will not feature for Stuart King’s side after he was dismissed at Mourneview Park last weekend.
