McStravick's Bangor strike voted Cliftonville August Goal of the Month

Liam McStravick has won Cliftonville FC's Goal of the Month award for August with a stunning strike against Bangor. The report confirming the fan vote was published by Cliftonville Football Club on Thursday.

McStravick's effort was an unstoppable blast that rocketed into the top corner after he received the ball wide on the left. The club's official announcement stated, "Liam McStravick’s stunning strike against Bangor has been voted Cliftonville’s Goal of the Month for August." This individual accolade arrives as the team prepares for a key phase in the Premiership, where they currently sit 7th with 6 points from four games.

The August winner is automatically shortlisted for Cliftonville’s Goal of the Season at the end of the campaign. This early entry sets a high benchmark for the rest of the year. The quality of the strike, described as a rocket into the top corner, demonstrates the technical ability within the squad. You can review the contributions of McStravick and his teammates on our current squad page.

The Reds' league form provides the context for this individual moment of brilliance. After four matches, Cliftonville has a record of two wins and two losses, placing them 7th in the Premiership table. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 4, giving them a +1 goal difference. Their recent form shows a pattern of LLWW, indicating a positive turnaround after initial setbacks. The full league picture is available on our standings page.

The next fixture is a major test at home against league leaders Coleraine FC on December 12th. This match represents a direct opportunity to close the four-point gap to the top of the table. A positive result at Solitude would significantly boost their early-season ambitions. Fans can mark the date and view the full schedule on our fixtures page.

While celebrating McStravick's award, the focus quickly returns to the collective task. The team's 2W-0D-2L start shows room for consistency, and the upcoming clash with the leaders is a perfect chance to build momentum. The next match at Solitude is scheduled for 2026-12-12.