Larne Captain Warns Coleraine FC

Coleraine FC is preparing for the European fixtures, with Larne captain Tomas Cosgrove stating that the Bannsiders have a target on their back, following their recent form of 5 consecutive wins, including a 3-2 win over Dungannon Swifts on 2026-05-02

Coleraine FC is preparing for the European fixtures, with Larne captain Tomas Cosgrove stating that the Bannsiders have a target on their back.

What's the challenge?

The Bannsiders finished last campaign in form, winning the Irish Cup and remaining unbeaten during the post-split fixtures, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L, including a 3-2 win over Dungannon Swifts on 2026-05-02, and currently stand 3rd in the league with 65 points.

The captain's view

Tomas Cosgrove told BBC Sport NI that Coleraine FC is a great team, and it was the hardest game they played last season, with the Bannsiders keeping the ball well and having good movement.

The upcoming match

Coleraine FC will face Irish Cup champions in the Charity Shield, and with their current league standing, they are 8 points behind leaders Larne, and will look to continue their winning streak, having scored 62 goals and conceded 31, with a goal difference of +31, as they aim to close the gap in the league.