Local sides in Junior Cup action

Friday 17 November 2023 11:05

SATURDAY will see action in round three of the fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup.

Holders Dergview Reserves have been drawn home against Tullyally Colts while neighbours Castlederg United face Burnfoot United.

Sion Swifts has also been handed a home tie against Valley Rangers Reserves but Donemana will face Newry Celtic away.

The games are set to be played on Saturday, November 18 (kick-off 1.30pm).

A host of Fermanagh and Western sides have also away including Dunbreen Rovers, Fintona Swifts, Omagh Hospitals and Tummery Athletic, all face away ties.

The tie of the round is Killymoon Rangers v Annalong.

All ties will be played to a finish with extra-time and penalties if required.

Dergview’s second string side, who compete in Division One of the Fermanagh and Western Football League, tasted glory in the fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup for the first time in their history last May.

Former Northern Ireland international Ivan Sproule rolled back the years to score twice as the Derg men defeated Harryville Homers 4-1 in the final at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park.

Jonny Lafferty also scored for the team from Castlederg, who lifted the trophy for the first time in their history, while youngster Ethan Nethery put the icing on the cake in added time.

Fixtures

fonaCAB Irish Junior Cup Round Three

Saturday, November 18 - 1.30pm

Aquinas II v Tummery Athletic

Armagh Celtic/Southside Rangers v Fintona Swifts

Belfast Celtic v Lisbellaw United

Castlederg United v Burnfoot United

Dergview Reserves v Tullyally Colts

Donacloney v NFC Kesh

Enniskillen Rangers v Camlough Rovers

Enniskillen Town United v Magherafelt Sky Blues

Irvinestown Wanderers v Carniny Amateur & Youth