First top-flight clash for Co Down neighbours Newry and Warrenpoint
Historic game tonight at the Showgrounds
History will be made tonight (Friday) when Newry City and Warrenpoint Point meet for the first time in a top-tier derby.
The two big rivals have traded blows over the years but never before in the Dankse Bank Premiership.
Now they are set for a history-making clash at the Showgrounds.
City boss Darren Mullen is hoping their decent home form will see them through.
He told Downtown & Cool FM: “It’s a game we will look forward to.
“Having a first local derby between Newry and Warrenpoint is something everyone will look forward to – I would imagine they will come into the game full of confidence but our home form has been really good.
“It’s a game we are set up to go and win.
“I think it’s really good for the area – if I wasn’t manager of the team I would be going down to watch it.”
The game kicks off at the Showgrounds at 7.45.