Dungannon Swifts face a tough test as Coleraine host Larne, who are reeling from a Europa League defeat. The Swifts will be looking to bounce back from their own loss to Larne last weekend.
What happened?
Ben Wylie is available for Coleraine again after serving a one-match ban against Dungannon Swifts. Larne will have little time to reflect on Tuesday night's extra-time Europa League defeat to FC Iberia 1999 as they head north to the Coleraine Showgrounds this Saturday.
Why it matters for Dungannon Swifts
The Bannsiders opened their league campaign with a good win at Dungannon Swifts last weekend but this Saturday marks Larne's first game in defence of the Gibson Cup they won last season. Vakho Bedoshvili put the home side ahead with 14 minutes remaining in Tbilisi before James Simpson equalised just over a minute later to force the tie to extra time.
What comes next?
Nika Sikharulashvili struck late to win it for the eastern Europeans in the first period of extra-time. The Inver Park men suffered heartbreak in Georgia as they lost 2-1 to the Georgians and now must prepare for the challenge of Ruaidhri Higgins' side this weekend.
Dungannon Swifts are currently 10th in the Premiership with 0 points from 1 game, a goal difference of -2. They are 3 points behind leaders Ballymena United. Their next fixture is against Ballymena United on December 19th at home.
League standing
Dungannon Swifts are currently 10th in the Premiership with 0 points from 1 game, a goal difference of -2. They are 3 points behind leaders Ballymena United. Their next fixture is against Ballymena United on December 19th at home.
Goals this season
Dungannon Swifts have scored 1 goal and conceded 3 this season, with a goal difference of -2.
Title race
Dungannon Swifts are 3 points behind leaders Ballymena United in the title race.
Next fixture
Dungannon Swifts' next fixture is against Ballymena United on December 19th at home.
