SOCCER: Opening day fixtures announced in the Irish League, Championship and Premier Intermediate League

New Limavady United manager Sean Friars will open his stint away to Ballinamallard when the Bluefin Sport Champion ship kicks off on Saturday, August 11.

In the Premier Intermediate League, Tobermore United will host Annagh United, with Moyola Park travelling to Newington.

Opening Day Premiership Fixtures (Saturday 4 August, kick-off: 3pm) Coleraine v Warrenpoint Town Crusaders v Ards Dungannon Swifts v Ballymena United Glenavon v Linfield Glentoran v Cliftonville Institute v Newry City

Opening Day Championship Fixtures (Saturday 11 August, kick-off: 3pm) Ballinamallard United v Limavady United Dundela v Dergview Harland & Wolff Welders v Carrick Rangers Knockbreda v Larne Loughgall v Portadown PSNI v Ballyclare Comrades

Premier Intermediate League Fixtures (Saturday 18 August, kick-off: 3pm) Banbridge Town v Lisburn Distillery Lurgan Celtic v Queens University Newington YC v Moyola Park Portstewart v Dollingstown Sport & Leisure Swifts v Armagh City Tobermore United v Annagh United