Holders Dungannon begin with Ards tie as Irish Cup 5th round draw made

Dungannon Swifts will begin the defence of the cup against Ards
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 9th Dec 2025

The Irish Cup fifth round draw has been made.

Amongst the stand-out ties, holders Dungannon Swifts will begin at home to Ards, with a local derby taking place between Ballymena and Larne.

Linfield will face Bangor, and Glentoran are up against Strabane Athletic.

The games will be played on the weekend of Saturday, January 10th.

The draw in full is:

Lisburn Distillery v Warrenpoint Town

Coleraine v Crusaders

Portadown v Annagh United

Comber Rec v Ballymacash Rangers

Ballinamallard United v Institute

Glenavon v Newington

Dungannon Swifts v Ards

Carrick Rangers v Queens University

Lisburn Rangers v Limavady United *

Ballymena United v Larne

Armagh City v Drumaness Mills

Knockbreda v Loughgall

Moyola Park v H&W Welders

Linfield v Bangor

Cliftonville v Dundela

Strabane Athletic v Glentoran

  • Lisburn Rangers will play away from home