Cliftonville FC face a stern test away to league leaders Coleraine FC this Saturday, with their recent form a major concern. The Reds have lost four of their last five Premiership matches, leaving them ninth in the table with 12 points from 10 games.
They are 13 points behind a Coleraine side that has won four of its last five. The hosts' recent victories include wins over Bangor, Limavady United, Glentoran and Ballymena United. Their only recent setback was a 3-1 home defeat to Linfield on September 25.
Cliftonville's slide
Cliftonville's slump includes narrow 1-0 home losses to Ballymena United and Limavady United. Their only win in the last five games was a 3-1 victory at Carrick Rangers on September 12. The team's standings position reflects this difficult period, with a goal difference of zero after scoring and conceding 12 goals.
Both teams fielded settled lineups in their most recent outings. Coleraine's last starting eleven featured the likes of Luke Webb and Matthew Shevlin. Cliftonville's side against Glentoran included Ronan Hale and Ben Quinn.
The fixture at The Showgrounds kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, October 10. It is the next match listed on the club's fixtures schedule. A positive result would provide a vital boost ahead of the next phase of the season.
