Ballymena United Reserves Receive Bye in McComb's Coach Travel Intermediate Cup
Ballymena United Reserves have received a bye in the McComb's Coach Travel Intermediate Cup first round draw. The team will not compete in the first round, while other teams face off in the tournament.
What happened?
The draw for the First Round of this season's McComb's Coach Travel Intermediate Cup has been made. Producing 34 ties and 30 byes, all fixtures are set to be played on Saturday 10 October (kick-off 1:30pm). The 'tie of the round' has been selected as Bangor Reserves against record 11-time winners Linfield Swifts.
Why it matters for Ballymena United
Ballymena United Reserves' bye in the McComb's Coach Travel Intermediate Cup first round draw is a significant development for the team. While they will not compete in the first round, other teams will face off in the tournament, providing valuable experience and competition for the players.
What comes next?
The McComb's Coach Travel Intermediate Cup is a prestigious tournament in Northern Ireland, and Ballymena United Reserves' participation will be eagerly anticipated by fans. The team will look to make a strong impression in the tournament, and their bye in the first round will give them valuable time to prepare and focus on their next match.
League standing: 1st in Premiership, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W. Goals this season: 3 scored, 0 conceded (+3 goal difference). Next fixture: vs Dungannon Swifts (away, 2026-12-19) (10th in the table).
