It’s Matchday 4 of the NIFL Sports Direct Premiership season and Linfield welcome Loughgall to Windsor Park (3pm k.o.). 

The Villagers come to Belfast after a solid start to the season that includes a 3-0 victory over Carrick Rangers and a draw with Portadown. 

Boss Dean Smith, current Manager of the Year, will be looking to build on last season's relatively successful campaign as they seek to cope with the departure of striker Benji Magee, having signed the experienced Conor McDermot, Conor McCloskey and goalkeeper Nathan Gartside. 

Linfield maintained their perfect start to the season with 3 unanswered goals at Glenavon. A double from Joel Cooper laid the foundation for a win, Kirk Millar grabbed a further goal, and this keeps The Blues in pole position in the Premiership table. 

Visitors Loughgall are a well-drilled side who will battle for the full 90+ minutes and, hopefully, David Healy's men can keep right on track to bank 3 more valuable three points. 

COYB!

By Ken Garrett.