Cliftonville return to home soil to face Carrick Rangers at 4:00 PM Jan 17, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Premiership campaign.

Cliftonville are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Carrick Rangers will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Cliftonville hold the edge with 8 wins to Carrick Rangers's 1 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Cliftonville edged it 0-1.

With so much at stake in the Premiership, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.