The month ahead: October

Cliftonville face seven fixtures across three competitions during a busy month of October action.

After hosting Newry City in the Danske Bank Premiership this afternoon, the Reds welcome Carrick Rangers to Solitude for a League Cup tie in midweek ahead of a North Belfast Derby with Crusaders under the Friday night lights.

Today’s County Antrim Shield second round draw will determine who Paddy McLaughlin’s side will be up against on October 11, while a trip to Larne awaits on the evening of the 14th.

Cliftonville’s second visit of the season to the Coleraine Showgrounds is listed for the following weekend, with Carrick back at Solitude on October 29.

This month’s fixtures
Saturday, October 1
Danske Bank Premiership
Cliftonville v Newry City (3pm)

Tueday, October 4
League Cup second round
Cliftonville v Carrick Rangers (7.45pm)

Friday, October 7
Danske Bank Premiership
Cliftonville v Crusaders (7.45pm)

Tuesday, October 11
County Antrim Shield quarter-final
TBC (7.45pm)

Friday, October 14
Danske Bank Premiership
Larne v Cliftonville (7.45pm)

Saturday, October 22
Danske Bank Premiership
Coleraine v Cliftonville (3pm)

Saturday, October 29
Danske Bank Premiership
Cliftonville v Carrick Rangers (3pm)