Cliftonville kick off League Cup defence at Lisburn

The draw for the Northern Ireland League Cup been made, pitting holders Cliftonville against Lisburn Distillery.

The Reds have won the competition in each of the past four seasons and will have to get past 2011 winners Lisburn at the New Grosvenor Stadium.

Irish League champions Crusaders face Loughgall, while fellow Belfast sides Linfield and Glentoran will play Larne and Annagh United respectively.

Last year’s beaten finalists Ards take on Newry City, while Coleraine will host Limavady United.

Glenavon will play Tobermore United.

The matches will be played on Tuesday 30th August, with 7.45pm kick-off.

League Cup 2nd round draw:

Annagh United v Glentoran

Ards v Newry City

Armagh City v Dergview

Ballinamallard United v Dundela

Ballyclare Comrades v Carrick Rangers

Banbridge Town v Warrenpoint Town

Coleraine v Limavady United

Crusaders v Loughgall

HW Welders v Institute

Knockbreda v Lurgan Celtic

Linfield v Larne

Lisburn Distillery v Cliftonville

Newington v Ballymena United

Portadown v Donegal Celtic

S&L Swifts v Dungannon Swifts

Tobermore United v Glenavon