Cliftonville FC had a notable October as they continued their campaign in the 2025/26 season. The club kicked off the month by defending their title in the BetMcLean Cup with a home match against Coagh United. Despite a setback when Coagh equalized after Rory Hale's opener, Cliftonville secured a 4-1 victory with goals from Sean Robertson, Joe Gormley, and Eric McWoods. The Reds faced a challenging Sports Direct Premiership match against Larne, where an unfortunate own goal by Conor Barr and a second goal from Larne left Cliftonville trailing 2-0 at halftime. This match proved costly as the club struggled to recover and lost 2-0. However, Cliftonville bounced back impressively when they hosted Linfield in the County Antrim Shield. Eye-catching goals from Hale and Keevan Hawthorne helped the Reds to a commanding 4-1 win, with Ryan Curran and Sunderland loanee Tom Lavery also finding the net. The month concluded with a solid 1-0 victory against Carrick Rangers, thanks to a header from Shaun Leppard. Player of the Month honors went to Odhran Casey, while Rory Hale's stunning strike against Linfield was voted Goal of the Month. As Cliftonville FC looks ahead, they are set to renew rivalries with Linfield in their upcoming fixtures.