The fixtures for the 2021/22 NIFL Championship season have been released.
The new campaign will kick-off on Saturday, August 7.
It will be a welcome return for the Championship which saw its 2020/21 season cancelled because of Covid-19.
The opening day features six exciting fixtures including Ballinamallard United's trip to Ballyclare Comrades and Newry City vs Knockbreda.
Annagh United host Ards while Dergview entertain Institute.
Elsewhere, it is Loughgall s Dundela and Queen's University host H&W Welders.
The initial 33-game league campaign will run from August 7 to March 26 before the split which will include another five fixtures.
The champions will be automatically promoted to the Premiership, with the team that finishes second going into a relegation/promotion playoff with the team that finishes 11th in the top flight.
NIFL Championship - Matchday One - Saturday 7 August 2021
Annagh United v Ards
Ballyclare Comrades v Ballinamallard United
Dergview v Institute
Loughgall v Dundela
Newry City v Knockbreda
Queens University v HW Welders
Full set of fixtures can be found HERE
