Intermediate Cup second-round draw confirmed as 64 clubs discover opponents
The draw for the second round of the 2026/27 McComb’s Coach Travel Intermediate Cup has been confirmed, with 32 fixtures scheduled across Northern Ireland next month.
The Irish Football Association announced the draw on Wednesday 14 October, with matches due to take place on Saturday 28 November at 1.30pm.
Several Belfast clubs have been handed intriguing fixtures as they look to progress in the competition.
Belfast clubs discover second-round opponents
One of the standout Belfast ties will see Donegal Celtic host East Belfast in an all-Belfast encounter.
Crumlin Star have been drawn at home to Hanover, while Immaculata will travel to face Crewe United.
Belfast Celtic face an away fixture against Killyleagh YC, while Willowbank will host Comber Rec.
Elsewhere, Crusaders Reserves will welcome Banbridge Rangers, and Linfield Swifts will face Saintfield United.
Tandragee Rovers to host Crumlin United in tie of the round
The Irish FA has selected Tandragee Rovers against Crumlin United as its tie of the round.
The Mid Ulster Intermediate A side will welcome their Northern Amateur Football League Division 1A opponents to Madden Road.
The fixture is among 32 ties scheduled for the final Saturday in November.
Full Intermediate Cup second-round draw
- 1st Bangor v Bryansburn Rangers
- Abbey Villa v Shankill United
- AFC Craigavon v Derriaghy CC
- Ards Rangers v Larne Olympic
- Ballymoney United v Orangefield OB
- Chimney Corner v St Marys YC
- Crewe United v Immaculata
- Crumlin Star v Hanover
- Crusaders Reserves v Banbridge Rangers
- Desertmartin v Fivemiletown United
- Donegal Celtic v East Belfast
- Dromore Amateurs v Killymoon Rangers
- Drumaness Mills v Shorts
- Dundonald v Portadown BBOB
- Dunmurry YM v Windmill Stars
- Greenisland v Wellington Rec
- Holywood v Albert Foundry
- Islandmagee v Sirocco Works
- Killyleagh YC v Belfast Celtic
- Kilmore Rec v Coleraine Reserves
- Larne Tech OB v Shamrock
- Linfield Swifts v Saintfield United
- Lisburn Distillery v Ballynahinch Olympic
- Lower Maze v St Marys (Newtownabbey)
- Mossley v Glebe Rangers or Bessbrook United
- Newmills v Ballymena United Reserves
- Seapatrick v Castlewellan Town
- St Matthews v Laurelvale
- St Oliver Plunkett v Brantwood
- Tandragee Rovers v Crumlin United
- Valley Rangers v Markethill Swifts
- Willowbank v Comber Rec
All matches are scheduled for Saturday 28 November 2026, with kick-off at 1.30pm.
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