Cliftonville FC faced a challenging start to the 2025/26 season in August, reflecting on both victories and setbacks. The club began the month with a UEFA Conference League defeat to St Joseph’s but quickly bounced back with friendly wins against Moyola Park, Newington, and Ballyclare Comrades. Their first match in the Sports Direct Premiership saw them travel to Bangor, where they controlled much of the first half but ended up losing 3-1 despite Ryan Curran's equalizer. Following a goalless draw with Coleraine, the Reds hosted Larne in a midweek clash that ended in a 1-1 draw, with Joe Gormley scoring for Cliftonville FC. A disappointing 1-0 loss to Linfield at Windsor Park left the team still searching for their first league win. However, they finally achieved this goal with a 3-1 victory over Glenavon, where Gormley, Harry Wilson, and Jonny Addis all found the net. Overall, the club secured six points from their first five matches, setting the stage for the upcoming month and the challenges ahead in the Northern Ireland Premiership.