European football returns to Larne tomorrow night as we face FC Ballkani in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round second leg.
Kick-off is 8pm at Inver Park, with the Invermen holding a 1-0 aggregate lead following a monumental effort in Kosovo last week.
Supporters will be hoping for another memorable underdog story tomorrow night, boosted by the advantage of a big home atmosphere backing the players this time around.
TICKETING
Limited tickets remain available ahead of kick-off tomorrow night. The ClubSport NI Church End and the Main Stand are both nearing sell out, with more availability remaining for home supporters in the P&O Ferries and Larne Port McKay Stand.
Tickets must be purchased on either the Fanbase app or online by clicking here.
STADIUM ENTRY
All supporters are encouraged to arrive at the stadium early tomorrow night and ensure that they have their ticket ready to scan on their device with the brightness turned up. This will help to avoid congestion and ensure that all supporters can enter the stadium as quickly and safely as possible.
An allocated seating plan is in place for tonight’s game and all supporters must ensure that they are sitting in the correct row and seat as displayed on their ticket. Anyone that is not sitting in the correct seat may be asked to move by a steward.
Supporters who have purchased a ticket for the ClubSport NI Church End will enter the ground via the Church Road, whilst home supporters who have purchased a ticket for the Main Stand and P&O Ferries and Larne Port McKay Stand will enter the stadium via the Inver Road.
Those located in the Main Stand can enter the stadium via gates F&G, which are located in the main car park. Supporters located in the P&O Ferries and Larne Port McKay Stand will get to their seats by entering via gate K which is located at the far end of the main car park.
Away supporters will be located in block E of the McKay Stand and will enter the stadium via the Church Road.
MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE
With the weather looking positive ahead of our pre-match activities tomorrow night, Inver Park will be a hive of activity from 6pm onwards with live music and kids entertainment to enjoy.
Ahead of kick-off, live music will be performed in the main car park by The Music Yard and in the fanzone by fan-favourite Colin Graham. DJ Ging will also be performing in the 1889 Sports & Social Club immediately after full-time.
From 6.30pm, there will be plenty of activities for kids to enjoy including our inflatable penalty shoot-out station, multiple foosball tables and a brand-new activity with our sub soccer station.
The Club Superstore will be open from 6.30pm with a range of official club merchandise available alongside limited edition match programmes which will be on sale from any of our roaming sellers around the stadium.
LIVE STREAM
Those unable to attend Inver Park tomorrow night will be able to stream the game live on our European streaming platform. With the broadcast starting to 7.50pm, you can purchase the game by clicking here.
MATCH PREVIEW
Taking a 1-0 lead into the second leg, the Inver Reds will remain as underdogs in the tie against the reigning Kosovan champions.
Ballkani returned to winning ways at the weekend in their league opener, scoring a 2-0 victory over Dukagjini thanks to brace from Brazilian midfielder Queven.
The big question at hand for Tiernan Lynch is who will join the attack for the second leg following Lee Bonis’ move to ADO Den Haag this week. Matty Lusty has been in excellent form during pre-season and scored the winner in the first leg, so could be in the lead position to replace Bonis.
Forward Paul O’Neill also enjoyed a strong campaign last season and also possesses the goalscoring qualities to make the difference, while Conor McKendry’s trickery could provide a different dimension to the Larne attack if selected to replace Bonis.
Shaun Want made his routine to competitive action last week following more than 250 days on the sideline in a welcomed boost to The Gaffer’s options and could be in line for more minutes tomorrow.
