Irish Cup: Sixth-round draw throws up derby dates and chance for upsets

Dungannon Swifts have been drawn to face the winners of Portadown or Annagh United away from home in the sixth round of the Irish Cup.

Only one all-Premiership tie was drawn out as Carrick Rangers host Coleraine.

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Championship high-flyers Limavady United are set for a payday as Linfield roll into town.

Elsewhere, Cliftonville could host Glenavon if the Lurgan Blues overcome Newington, whilst the winners of the tie between Ballymena United and Larne will be away to either Lisburn Distillery or Warrenpoint Town.

Strabane Athletic or Glentoran will host Drumaness Mills, with H&W Welders, who edged out Moyola Park in extra-time, having home advantage against Ballymacash Rangers.

The other tie is Knockbreda or Loughgall being at home to the winners of Ballinamallard United or Institute.

FULL DRAW:

Limavady United vs Linfield

Cliftonville vs Glenavon/Newington

Portadown/Annagh United vs Dungannon Swifts

Lisburn Distillery/Warrenpoint Town vs Ballymena United/Larne

Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine

H&W Welders vs Ballymacash Rangers

Strabane Athletic/Glentoran vs Drumaness Mills

Knockbreda/Loughgall vs Ballinamallard United/Institute

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