Brand new beginning

Cliftonville’s European preparations will commence with a fixture against fellow Europa League entrants Derry City.

After travelling to The Brandywell Stadium on Friday, June 22, the Reds will take on Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds on Sunday the 24th before completing their continental warm-ups by taking on Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Sunday, July 8.

Ballinamallard United, recently relegated from the Danske Bank Premiership, are scheduled to visit Solitude on Thursday, July 26 ahead of Cliftonville playing host to Leinster Senior League side Swords Celtic on Saturday the 28th.

Pre-Season Fixtures
Friday, June 22: Derry City v Cliftonville (8pm)
Sunday, June 24: Sligo Rovers v Cliftonville (3pm)
Sunday, July 8: Shelbourne v Cliftonville (2pm)
Thursday, July 26: Cliftonville v Ballinamallard United (7.45pm)
Saturday, July 28: Cliftonville v Swords Celtic (3pm)