The first silverware of the season is up for grabs tomorrow as we take on Irish Cup winners Crusaders in the NI Ribbon NIFL Charity Shield at Inver Park. Kick-off is at 3pm.
With both teams preparing for their European exploits in just a couple of weeks, each side will be looking to find form early and give themselves the best possible chance of progressing in European competitions.
TICKETS AND ENTRY
Tickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions, with all money raised going to White Ribbon NI. You can purchase your tickets for the game by clicking here.
There will be no segregation in place for this game. A cash gate will be available at the turnstile of the Landmark Main Stand for all supporters.
For those who are unable to make the game, it will be streamed live for free on the Official NIFL YouTube channel.
SHIRT SWAP
To help raise funds for White Ribbon NI, there will be a shirt swap at Saturday’s game. For just £1, you will have the chance to win a signed Larne FC Champions t-shirt!
You will be able to find White Ribbon NI volunteers at Inver Park before the game to enter.
1889 SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
The 1889 will be open from 12pm for all supporters who want to call in before or after the big match. There will be live music straight after the game, with Rory McAllister taking to the stage.
CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop at Inver Park will be open from 2pm, giving you the chance to get your hands on more of our champions merchandise. The range includes everything from t-shirts to scarves and air fresheners to flags.
Make sure to get yours before they sell out!
OUR VISITORS
Stephen Baxter’s men have played one pre-season friendly since their Irish Cup triumph, losing 4-1 to Welsh Champions The New Saints at Seaview.
The North Belfast side have been busy in the transfer market so far this Summer, with Jimmy Callacher, Lloyd Anderson, Jordan Williamson, Malachy Smith, James Teelan and Makhail Kennedy all arriving at the club.
Saturday’s NIFL Charity Shield will be Crusaders final preparation game before they travel to Finland to take on FC Haka Valkeakoski in the First Qualifying Round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
THE INVER REDS
Tiernan Lynch’s men will be looking to continue their strong pre-season so far with victories over Finn Harps, H&W Welders, Haverfordwest County and Bangor.
There has been much rotation of the squad throughout pre-season, with new signings Craig Farquhar and Ali Omar both featuring.
With the UEFA Champions League qualifiers on the horizon, the Invermen will face Ballyclare Comrades next Thursday (6th July) before travelling to Finland to take on HJK Helsinki in the first leg of the tie on the 12th July.
