Knock at the door

Cliftonville’s defence of the County Antrim Shield will begin with a first round tie against Knockbreda.

The Reds will have home advantage for the encounter with the Bluefin Sport Championship side, who will visit Solitude on Saturday, October 10.

The winners of the contest will be at home to either Dundela or Queen’s University in the quarter-finals, with spectator details pertaining to all fixtures to follow in due course.