The Irish Cup final unfolds Saturday at Windsor Park with a 14:30 BST kickoff. Defending champions Dungannon Swifts face Coleraine, who are eager to claim their first trophy since 2018 after a surge to second in the league. The match will be televised on BBC Two NI and streamed via iPlayer, with live radio coverage on BBC Radio Ulster.

Coleraine arrive on a nine‑game unbeaten run, having won three of the four league meetings with the Swifts this season. Strikers Joel Cooper (25) and Matthew Shevlin (24) have driven their cup run, each scoring in the quarter‑final and semi‑final. Their depth, highlighted by Ben Wylie and Will Patching, could prove decisive if the game reaches extra time.

Dungannon’s path featured a 3‑0 opening win over Ards and a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Cliftonville, with keeper Declan Dunne saving twice. Manager Rodney McAree has rotated a thin squad, culminating in an 8‑0 league loss to Larne, yet the Swifts remain the only side to retain the cup in recent memory. Their experience in high‑pressure finals will be the defining factor on Saturday.