'Gers aim for final four

The Irish Cup reaches the Quarter Final stage this weekend as the ‘Gers host Dungannon Swifts, aiming to reach the final four.

It is a first quarter final appearance for CRFC since the 2020/21 Season when they lost out to Larne behind closed doors.

The league campaign has been one of contrast for both clubs, Carrick sitting in 11th position with Dungannon Swifts flying high in 3rd position currently. The sides last met in league action 2 weekends ago at Stangmore Park when Swifts ran out 3-1 winners thanks to first-half goals from Andrew Mitchell, Leo Alves and Adam Glenny before Paul Heatley grabbed what proved to be a consolation goal at the start of the second-half.

It has been over 26 years since the sides last met in the Irish Cup, that season at the Fifth Round stage. The sides drew 2-2 before the ‘Gers overcame the Swifts 4-3 in a replay. Graeme Arthur (x3) and Gary Murray with the goals.

The ’Gers cup journey so far has seen a home win over Newry City, before a 3-0 win at Ferney Park over Ballinamallard United. Opponents, Dungannon recorded a 5-0 win over Rathfriland before overcoming Coleraine after extra time in Round 6.

With four winners medals to his name already, ‘Gers manager Stephen Baxter will be hoping to guide CRFC to the semi-final stage for the first time since the 1994/95 season. That season Carrick would go on reach the Final before losing out to Linfield.

Your support, as always, would be greatly appreciated and below, you can find information for ticketing arrangements.
Admission
Season Tickets and CRFC Academy Passes are NOT valid for this tie.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. 

A cash gate will also be in operation with prices of £15 standard and £10 concession. 

Kids aged under 12 can gain admission for £1, when with a paying adult.
Coverage
For live updates throughout Matchday, be sure to follow @CarrickRangers on Twitter / X.

For coverage and build-up from all the games in the Clear Water Irish Cup, tune in to Sportsound on BBC Radio Ulster.
H2H Form (Last 5)
15/02/25 (A) // L 3-1 // Paul Heatley
23/11/24 (H) // L 0-1
28/09/24 (H) // L 4-0
06/04/24 (A) // L 3-2 // Kyle Cherry, Danny Gibson
17/02/24 (H) // W 2-1 // Danny Gibson, David Cushley
Officials
Referee: Ian McNabb
Assistant Referee: Stephen Donaldson
Assistant Referee: Paul Robinson 
4th Official: Evan Boyce