WATCH: Ballymena's Matthew Norris on the First Trust Senior Cup semi-final draw
Ballymena will begin their Ulster Bank All Ireland League campaign against Malone on Saturday.
After the nine-week block of fixtures, Ballymena will open the New Year with their First Trust Ulster Senior Cup semi-final against fellow Division 1B rivals Ballynahinch.
Matthew Norris gives his thoughts on the draw and the start of the All Ireland League campaign.