Cliftonville FC will face either Dungannon Swifts or Carrick Rangers in the semi-finals of the BetMcLean European Play-Offs. The Reds will have home advantage for the tie, which will be played next Saturday, May 9, with a 6pm kick-off at Solitude. While the likelihood of hosting Dungannon or Carrick was known a full week ago, Cliftonville’s entrance at the semi-final stage of the competition was only ratified by the outcome of this afternoon’s Clearer Water Irish Cup Final, with our opponents’ identity set to be confirmed by Wednesday night’s Play-Off quarter-final clash between the sides at Stangmore Park.
What happened?
Cliftonville FC will face either Dungannon Swifts or Carrick Rangers in the semi-finals of the BetMcLean European Play-Offs.
Why it matters for Cliftonville FC
The Reds will have home advantage for the tie, which will be played next Saturday, May 9, with a 6pm kick-off at Solitude.
What comes next?
Tickets for Saturday’s match will soon be available online, with Cliftonville Members and Season Ticket holders advised that their passes are not valid for this fixture. The next fixture for Cliftonville FC is vs Linfield (away, 2026-12-19) (8th in the table).
