Four NIPBA clubs left in IBA Cup

BALLYMONEY'S excellent away win over Bangor in Saturday's re-arranged third round tie of the Goulding's sponsored IBA Senior Cup means there are four NIPBA teams in the fourth round.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Jun 2010, 14:03 BST
Updated 14th Jun 2010, 17:05 BST

The quartet though face some tough opposition as they bid to progress in to the latter stages of the competition.

The Toon are on the round again as they travel to Private Greens League outfit Willowfield, who have won the trophy six times in their history.

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Ballymoney have never won the cup but they have a feeling that this could be their year.

Portrush are also on the road as they travel to Whitehead in what promises to be another closely fought encounter.

Limavady have home advantage against another Parks League side in the shape of Lisnagarvey in what will be another tough game, but with home advantage the Roe lads may pull off a shock.

Cookstown are also at home as they hosts Private Greens club Castleton and they should progress with home backing.

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Their are five teams in the Junior Cup with three having home advantage.

Castlerock, who are enjoying their best ever run in the competition, entertain Ewarts, who knocked out Portrush in the last round. Jackie Hutchinson will be hoping that his side can use the home advantage to their favour again.

Ballymoney will be hoping to make it a club double as they play host to 58th Old Boys.

City of Derry will be confident of keeping their recent good run in the cup going as they entertain Portadown.

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Cookstown travel to Private Greens club Knock and like Ballymoney they will also be hoping for a club double on the day.

Brooke Park have a tough tie ahead of them at Randalstown where they face Old Bleach.

Times Sport wishes all the teams the best of luck.