Linfield Swifts 2 v 1 Ballymena Utd Reserves 

Despite conceding early in the game, Linfield Swifts opened their league season with a hard-fought victory thanks to goals from Rhys McGarry and Jacob Farr. 

Next up for Michael Gault's young side is a trip along the Ards Peninsula on Saturday to face Portavogie Rangers in the Steel & Sons Cup (Round 2).