Going live

Cliftonville’s Sports Direct Premiership fixture with Linfield next month has been brought forward for live broadcast by the BBC.

Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 21, the game will now take place on Friday the 20th with a 7.45pm kick-off at Solitude.

The Reds’ away game with Larne on Friday, November 3 has, meanwhile, also been selected for live coverage on the iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website.

Furthermore, supporters are advised that November’s encounter with Carrick Rangers at the Loughview Leisure Arena will be played on Sunday the 19th with a 2pm start.