NIFL Premiership

Glentoran began their UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Latvian champions RFS at The Oval. The result leaves the Northern Irish side with a one-goal deficit heading into the second leg.

Larne FC claimed a vital 1-0 away victory against San Marino side Tre Fiori, positioning themselves strongly for progression in the Champions League qualifiers. Matty Lusty's decisive goal gives the NIFL Premiership champions a crucial advantage ahead of the return leg.

Nõmme Kalju claimed a crucial 1-0 victory against Linfield in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League first qualifying round tie, establishing a slender lead ahead of the return fixture.

Aaron McEneff is poised to embark on another European campaign with Glentoran FC, bringing a wealth of experience from previous runs in the UEFA Conference League and Europa League.