Larne host Coleraine at Inver Park, Larne on Friday, Oct 16 at 8:45 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the Premiership, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Larne come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Coleraine travel in red-hot form (4W from last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Larne and Coleraine have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–3D–3W). Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Larne a slight edge, but Coleraine are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.