Coleraine looked like securing back-to-back BetMcLean Cup triumphs but Cliftonville had different ideas as they staged a late rally to send the final into extra-time. Goals from Joe Gormley and Paul O'Neill had the Reds in control after James McLaughlin's dismissal, with Curtis Allen adding a late consolationplaceholder image
Coleraine looked like securing back-to-back BetMcLean Cup triumphs but Cliftonville had different ideas as they staged a late rally to send the final into extra-time. Goals from Joe Gormley and Paul O'Neill had the Reds in control after James McLaughlin's dismissal, with Curtis Allen adding a late consolation

GALLERY: Coleraine and Glentoran set to meet in front of the Sky Sports cameras - but can you remember the last ten fixtures showcased by the broadcaster?

By Johnny McNabb
Published 13th Nov 2023, 14:18 GMT
Updated 13th Nov 2023, 14:45 GMT

Coleraine and Glentoran will square off in the third live Sky Sports game this season...but how is your knowledge of the last ten Irish League games shown by the broadcaster?

From Premiership action to the last two BetMcLean Cup finals, here is the breakdown of those ten games.

There have been plenty of goals, excitement and a few red cards thrown in for good measure.

Irish League football has enjoyed a long and healthy partnership with Sky Sports and five live games will guarantee to be shown until the end of the 2024/2025 season.

A delightful volley by Ryan Curran would prove to be the match winner as a resolute Cliftonville left The Oval with all three points in November 2022

5. Glentoran 0-1 Cliftonville

A delightful volley by Ryan Curran would prove to be the match winner as a resolute Cliftonville left The Oval with all three points in November 2022 Photo: ©INPHO/Presseye/Brian Little

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Shay McCartan's controversial brace earned Glentoran a 2-0 win against Crusaders in east Belfast. The former Northern Ireland international appeared to handle the ball into the net but there would be no question marks over his second with a delightful free-kick

6. Glentoran 2-0 Crusaders

Shay McCartan's controversial brace earned Glentoran a 2-0 win against Crusaders in east Belfast. The former Northern Ireland international appeared to handle the ball into the net but there would be no question marks over his second with a delightful free-kick Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Inpho

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A second successive final defeat for Coleraine who failed to overly trouble the Linfield goal mouth. After Joel Cooper opened the scoring, the Blues would add a quickfire second from the spot as Chris Shields kept his composure

7. BetMcLean Cup Final; Linfield 2-0 Coleraine

A second successive final defeat for Coleraine who failed to overly trouble the Linfield goal mouth. After Joel Cooper opened the scoring, the Blues would add a quickfire second from the spot as Chris Shields kept his composure Photo: PressEye

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Irish League football at its finest as the two north Belfast clubs served up a derby day classic. Jordan Forsythe would put Stephen Baxter's side ahead but they were pegged back when Ryan Curran netted an equaliser. The Reds would then hit the front through Curran's penalty but the spoils were shared as Ross Clarke netted with ten minutes to go

8. Crusaders 2-2 Cliftonville

Irish League football at its finest as the two north Belfast clubs served up a derby day classic. Jordan Forsythe would put Stephen Baxter's side ahead but they were pegged back when Ryan Curran netted an equaliser. The Reds would then hit the front through Curran's penalty but the spoils were shared as Ross Clarke netted with ten minutes to go Photo: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

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