Derry City's Extra.ie FAI Cup tie rescheduled

Derry City's Extra.ie FAI Men's Cup first round encounter against Leinster Senior League side Oliver Bond Celtic has been rescheduled.

By Kevin McLaughlin

Published 19th Jul 2022, 13:12 BST

Updated 19th Jul 2022, 13:43 BST

Ruaidhrí Higgins' Derry City side entertain junior side Oliver Bond Celtic. Picture by George Sweeney

The match, originally scheduled for Friday, July 29, will now take place on Saturday, July 30, with kick-off at 5pm at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

City's North West rivals Finn Harps take on fellow Premier Division side Bohemians, on Friday July 29th at Finn Park (KO 8pm).

Ulster Senior League pair Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United are also in cup action that weekend, with Celtic travelling to Dublin to take on UCD on July 29th, while United entertain fellow junior side Pike Rovers, at the Dry Arch Park, on Sunday July 31st (KO 2pm).

Finn Harps North West

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