Blues in confident mood for Celtic trip

The Blues stretched their unbeaten run to nine games with a 4-0 win over Portadown at the weekend.

"It was a very satisfying performance on several fronts," said manager David Jeffrey. "We have to carry that form on into this challenge. We always get a warm reception at Suffolk Road and I know we will get a tough game on the pitch.

"We have never had an easy game up there and I expect it to be another very competitive encounter."

With striker Peter Thompson having found his goal touch again with two against the Ports the Celtic defence could be in for a tough night.

For Lisburn Distillery boss Tommy Wright he will be looking for a much better effort than Saturday when his side tossed away a two goal lead.

The Whites have a tough trip to Ballymena.

"Saturday was perhaps the worst we have played since I came here. It was poor. We cannot afford to be do that against Ballymena who have made a solid start to the season with some excellent wins.

"We have managed to get a run of points but I'm not going to settle for that. I feel we have a squad that can make a challege to get into the top six so games like tonight are crucial if we are to achieve that goal."

Carling Premiership

(kick-off 7:45pm)

Ballymena United v Lisburn Distillery

Donegal Celtic v Linfield

Dungannon Swifts v Coleraine

Glenavon v Cliftonville

Glentoran v Portadown

Newry City v Crusaders