Country Antrim Shield Final live online and on BBC Radio Ulster

The game will see Linfield meeting the current champions Crusaders in the final of the County Antrim Shield. Crusaders won the competition last season, beating Ballymena United by four goals to two in the final.

Coverage will begin on BBC Radio Ulster from 7pm as Joel Taggart presents the programme from the Ballymena Showgrounds. Michael McNamee will be joined in the commentary box by Phillip Major with analysis from Liam Beckett.

Live worldwide coverage of the prestigious final will be available to view on the BBC Sport website. Thomas Kane will commentate on the highly anticipated clash and will be joined on commentary with former Irish League striker, Diarmuid O’Carroll.

Jane Tohill, Executive Producer BBC Sport NI, says: “The County Antrim Shield Final is a highlight in the local football calendar and it’s great to be able to deliver it to a wide audience. BBC Sport NI remains committed to finding ways to bring our local football fans and all sports fans the best possible action across a range of sports.”

Adam Simpson, Secretary of the Co Antrim Football Association, says: “We are delighted with the announcement that BBC Sport NI will be broadcasting the final of the 2018/19 Toals Co Antrim Shield Final. This will be the third consecutive final that the BBC will have broadcast live and reinforces their support for local football. It promises to be a thrilling Final between current holders and Irish League Champions Crusaders and Linfield, 43 time winners of the competition, most recently in 2017 when they defeated Crusaders.

“The live broadcast via the BBC Sport NI website will allow the fixture to be broadcast to a wider audience who will be able to enjoy the quality and passion that our domestic game has to offer.”

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