On the defensive

Cliftonville’s defence of the BetMcLean Cup will begin against Coagh United.

This afternoon’s first round draw pitted the Reds – who lifted the trophy by overcoming Glentoran in front of a raucous Windsor Park crowd in March of this year – against the Playr-Fit Premier Intermediate League side in a tie scheduled to be played at Solitude on Tuesday, October 7.