HOLDERS Ballymena United have been drawn at home to face Championship side H&W Welders in this season's Toal's Co Antrim Shield first round after Monday night's draw took place at the Park Avenue Hotel in Belfast.
Donegal Celtic will travel to Windsor Park to face Linfield, while Cliftonville take on Bangor in their Shield opener. All games will be played Tuesday September 20.
FIRST ROUND DRAW
Ballymena United v H&W Welders, Carrick Rangers v PSNI, Ards v Knockbreda, Ballyclare Comrades v Glentoran, Linfield v Donegal Celtic, Larne v Crusaders, Cliftonville v Bangor, Newington v Albert Foundry