Glentoran’s Sports Direct Premiership post-split clash against Linfield at The National Stadium has been selected for live broadcast by BBC NI and will now kick off at the earlier time of 1:00pm on Saturday 5th April 2025.
The fixture will be available to watch live on BBC iPlayer.
Further details, including ticketing information will be communicated in due course.
Glentoran return to The BetMcLean Oval on Tuesday 1st April 2025 to face Coleraine in the opening match of the post-split fixtures — and our final home game of the 2024/25 Sports Direct Premiership campaign.
With European qualification on the line and everything still to play for, it’s set to be a huge night in East Belfast. Let’s pack out The BetMcLean Oval and get right behind Declan Devine’s side as we aim to bounce back and take a crucial step towards securing a top-two finish.
Fixture Details
The Glentoran Elite Scholarship Programme Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 6.30pm at Blanchflower Stadium.
Open to all Year 12 pupils — boys and girls — this event is a must-attend for those with a passion for football and ambitions to progress both on the pitch and in the classroom.
Delivered in partnership with Ashfield Boys’ High School, the full-time programme offers a unique dual pathway — combining elite-level football training with a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport, equivalent to three A-levels.
Glentoran were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Belfast rivals Crusaders in Saturday’s Sports Direct Premiership clash at the BetMcLean Oval, as a second-half header from Philip Lowry proved decisive in a tight and hard-fought contest. The result sees Glentoran drop to third in the league standings, with Larne moving ahead on goal difference.
After his double strike against Larne midweek, Joe Thomson is Glentoran’s Braveheart on Beth Stafford’s cover for tomorrow’s Glentoran Gazette for our final pre-split game against Crusaders.
Following the sad passing of Trevor Thompson, Glentoran Football Club’s all-time leading goalscorer, we reflect on his remarkable life and career through his own words.
In 2000, Trevor sat down with John Moore for an in-depth interview in the Glentoran Gazette. It beautifully captured his wit, humility, and enduring love for the club.
As a tribute, we are proud to republish the article. Trevor's insights offer a wonderful glimpse into the life of a true Glentoran legend.
Didn’t you used to be... Trevor Thompson? (Part 1)
Glentoran winger Dylan Connolly insists the squad must deliver a big performance as they prepare for Saturday’s final pre-split fixture against Crusaders at The BetMcLean Oval (Kick-off: 3:00pm).
With just one game remaining before the split, Glentoran sit second in the Sports Direct Premiership, three points ahead of Larne and four clear of Dungannon Swifts in the race for automatic European qualification. A victory would maintain their grip on second place, while anything less could leave the door open for their rivals.
Glentoran is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Trevor Thompson, our all-time leading goalscorer and one of the greatest players ever to wear the famous red, green and black.
A true Glentoran icon, Trevor played for the club from 1956 to 1968, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that will forever be etched into the fabric of The BetMcLean Oval.
Glentoran Women have discovered their group-stage opponents for the 2025 Avenir Sports All-Island Cup, following today’s highly anticipated draw.
The Glens have been placed in Group D, where they will take on Waterford, Treaty United, and Athlone Town as they look to make their mark on this prestigious cross-border competition.
Glentoran had to settle for a point this evening in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Larne in the Sports Direct Premiership at The BetMcLean Oval.
Joe Thomson scored twice against his former club either side of half-time, however Larne hit back with goals from Paul O’Neill and a penalty from Andy Ryan to level the game.
Under dry but cold conditions in east Belfast it was the Glens that settled faster under the lights and fans only had to wait 11 minutes until their team made a breakthrough.
