The final of the intermediate football competition is usually the only fixture on the local sporting calendar on 25 December, attracting a good crowd.

But the cup committee has opted to try the preceding Saturday instead as there are no Irish League matches that day.

H&W Welders are through to the final for the first time and will play Comber Rec or Brantwood.

Last year the final was played on Christmas Eve because Christmas Day fell on a Sunday.