A massive night lies ahead at Inver Park as Tiernan Lynch’s side welcome Lincoln Red Imps in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off clash.
Kick-off is 8pm, with Tiernan Lynch’s side currently trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Faro last week.
Our biggest ever European crowd is set to descend on Inver Park tonight, hoping to witness history as the Invermen aim to overturn the deficit and be the first team from Northern Ireland to qualify for the League Phase of the UEFA Conference League.
TICKETING
Very limited tickets remain available for tonight’s game in the McKay Stand, with both the Church End and the Main Stand completely sold out.
Tickets must be purchased on either the Fanbase app or online by clicking here. No cash gate will be available at the stadium.
STADIUM ENTRY
All supporters are encouraged to arrive at the stadium early tonight 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.
Upon entry to the stadium in the main car park, a bucket collection will be taking place in aid of supporter Aaron Wright who is completing a skydive in aid of The Big C Foundation.
MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE
With the weather looking positive ahead of our pre-match activities tomorrow night, Inver Park will be a hive of activity from 5.45pm 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 Stephen Hastings. DJ Hendi will also be performing in the 1889 Sports & Social Club immediately after full-time until close.
From 6pm all the way through until kick-off, a Tesla will be sitting in the main car park for supporters to look around and get involved with our exclusive competition. Simply scan the QR code located on the car to be in with a chance of winning a free 48 hour test drive!
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 a limited-edition match programme which will be on sale from any of our roaming sellers around the stadium.
At half-time in the fanzone, we will have That Prize Guy’s money grabber machine on the stage and the three lucky winners from our pre-match competition will have 30 seconds to grab as much cash as they can!
LIVE STREAM
For those unable to attend Inver Park tonight, the game will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and through the BBC Sport NI website.
MATCH PREVIEW
With Lincoln Red Imps bringing a 2-1 lead to Inver Park from Faro last week, Tiernan Lynch’s side know that a victory is required tonight to secure their place in history.
Mark Randall is available for selection tonight after serving his suspension last week, however, Aaron Donnelly will still miss out due to having two games remaining on his suspension from our victory over FC Ballkani in the previous round.
New arrivals Benji Magee and Jordan McEneff came off the bench at the Esadio Algarve last week to make their debuts and are fit and ready if called upon by Tiernan Lynch later on this evening. Fellow new arrivals Sam Todd, Josh Seary and George Marsh are not eligible for tonight’s game.
Lincoln Red Imps come to Inver Park tonight following a full week of preparation from the first leg, with their league campaign not due to kick-off until the 14th September. With a first-leg advantage under their belt, the Gibraltarian side will no doubt be full of confidence as they arrive at Inver Park tonight.
