Cliftonville FC, one of Northern Ireland’s most storied football clubs, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1879. Known affectionately as ’The Reds’, the team boasts a passionate fanbase and a competitive spirit in the NIFL Premiership. With a mix of seasoned players and emerging talents, Cliftonville is always a formidable opponent on the pitch. The club’s ambition is to reclaim its status at the top of Northern Irish football, showcasing a blend of attacking flair and solid defense. As they strive for success, every match is a testament to their commitment and resilience.
Xtra rating
1380
Conservative: 778
Rank club
1917
Updated: 25 July 2026
Cliftonville FC Upcoming matches by league
Premiership
-
7 August 2026 - 18:45 Regular Season - 1
Cliftonville FCNo H2HCrusaders FC
Solitude -
15 August 2026 - 14:00 Regular Season - 2
BangorNo H2HCliftonville FC
-
21 August 2026 - 18:45 Regular Season - 3
LinfieldNo H2HCliftonville FC
Windsor Park -
29 August 2026 - 14:00 Regular Season - 4
Cliftonville FCNo H2HDungannon Swifts
Solitude
Cliftonville FC Last matches by league
Premiership
-
9 May 2026 - 17:00 Semi-finals
Cliftonville FC1 - 2Dungannon Swifts
Solitude
-
25 April 2026 - 16:30 Championship Group - 38
Linfield1 - 2Cliftonville FC
Windsor Park
-
18 April 2026 - 14:00 Championship Group - 37
Cliftonville FC1 - 0Dungannon Swifts
Solitude
-
11 April 2026 - 14:00 Championship Group - 36
Coleraine FC6 - 2Cliftonville FC
The Showgrounds
Friendlies Clubs
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25 July 2026 - 14:00 Club Friendlies
Cliftonville FC1 - 2Alvechurch
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21 July 2026 - 18:45 Club Friendlies
Cliftonville FC2 - 1Warrenpoint Town
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18 July 2026 - 13:00 Club Friendlies
Cliftonville FC1 - 0Newington Youth
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14 July 2026 - 18:45 Club Friendlies
Cliftonville FC3 - 0Moyola Park
Irish Cup
-
3 April 2026 - 18:45 Semi-finals
Cliftonville FC1 - 1Dungannon Swifts
Solitude
-
7 March 2026 - 15:00 Quarter-finals
Loughgall0 - 3Cliftonville FC
Lakeview Park -
7 February 2026 - 15:00 Round of 16
Cliftonville FC2 - 1Glenavon FC
Solitude
UEFA Europa Conference League
League Cup
Charity Shield
Challenge Cup
Cliftonville FC Team Roster
Cliftonville FC’s squad is a blend of experienced veterans and promising young talents, with standout players like Harry Wilson and R. Donnelly leading the charge in attack. The midfield is bolstered by the creative play of J. Sheridan and the energetic contributions of R. Curran. Defensively, K. Hawthorne and O. Casey provide a strong backbone, while goalkeeper O. Murray ensures stability at the back. Other notable attackers like D. Ojo and T. Steven add depth to the offensive lineup. With a roster that balances star power and developing players, Cliftonville is poised to make a significant impact in the league this season.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
12
Shaun Leppard
DEF
Northern Ireland
13
David Kyle McClelland
DEF
Northern Ireland
14
Luke Vincent Conlan
DEF
Northern Ireland
19
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Daniel O’Connor
DEF
20
Joel Thompson
DEF
Northern Ireland
24
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A. Kelly
DEF
25
Alex Bannon
DEF
Scotland
29
Aaron Wightman
DEF
Northern Ireland
36
Keevan Hawthorne
DEF
Northern Ireland
40
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D. Green
DEF
43
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P. Stanfield
DEF
position Midfielder
5
O. Samuels
MID
6
Dean McMaster
MID
Scotland
6
Harry Wilson
MID
England
8
Rory Danny Hale
MID
Northern Ireland
18
Callum McCay
MID
Republic of Ireland
41
J. Sheridan
MID
41
Joseph Sheridan
MID
Northern Ireland
42
Adebayo Fapetu
MID
England
50
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A. Anderson
MID
position Attacker
9
Ryan Curran
FWD
Republic of Ireland
19
Joseph Anthony Gormley
FWD
Northern Ireland
27
Liam McStravick
FWD
Northern Ireland
29
B. Healy
FWD
30
Ben Quinn
FWD
Republic of Ireland
44
E. Tohill
FWD
Last Cliftonville FC Coachs
Jim Magilton
Northern Ireland
Coach since
1 June 2023
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Magilton | Northern Ireland | 1 June 2023 | |
| Declan O'Hara | Northern Ireland | 1 April 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Paddy McLaughlin | Northern Ireland | 1 February 2019 | 1 April 2023 |
| Michael Press | Northern Ireland | 22 January 2019 | |
| Barry Gray | Northern Ireland | 1 May 2017 | 1 January 2019 |
| Thomas Breslin | Northern Ireland | 1 April 2017 | 1 May 2017 |
| Gerard Lyttle | Northern Ireland | 1 September 2015 | 1 April 2017 |
| Thomas Breslin | Northern Ireland | 1 May 2011 | 1 September 2015 |
Cliftonville FC Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. McMaster |
Airdrie United
|
Free agent | 16 July 2026 |
| A. Bannon |
Burton Albion
|
- | 16 July 2026 |
| K. McClelland |
Glenavon FC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Wightman |
Glentoran
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Joel Thompson |
Ballymena United
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
AFC Totton
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| B. Quinn |
Portadown
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Conor Falls |
Glenavon FC
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| J. Kelly |
Glentoran
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| A. Carroll |
Warrenpoint Town
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
| Zach Balfour |
Annan Athletic
|
Free agent | 1 February 2026 |
| K. McClelland |
Glenavon FC
|
Loan | 26 January 2026 |
Western Mass Pioneers
|
Free agent | 14 January 2026 | |
Loughgall
|
Return from loan | 11 January 2026 | |
| B. Healy |
H&W Welders
|
Transfer | 7 January 2026 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Mahoney |
Ballymena United
|
Free agent | 8 July 2026 |
|
Loughgall
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| M. Glynn |
Ballymena United
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Celtic
|
- | 30 June 2026 | |
| S. Robertson |
Torquay
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Carroll |
Warrenpoint Town
|
- | 29 June 2026 |
|
Loughgall
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 | |
| J. Kelly |
Glentoran
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| K. McClelland |
Glenavon FC
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
Fleetwood Town U21
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 | |
| J. Keaney |
Corpus Christi
|
Transfer | 20 January 2026 |
| J. Keaney |
Corpus Christi
|
Transfer | 20 January 2026 |
| Conor Falls |
Glenavon FC
|
Loan | 15 January 2026 |
| O. Casey |
Shelbourne
|
Transfer | 13 January 2026 |
| C. Barr |
Derry City
|
Return from loan | 7 January 2026 |
Leagues Cliftonville FC has participated in
Last matches statistics for Cliftonville FC
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coleraine FC
6 - 2
Cliftonville FC
11 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cliftonville FC
1 - 0
Dungannon Swifts
18 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Linfield
1 - 2
Cliftonville FC
25 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cliftonville FC
1 - 2
Dungannon Swifts
9 May 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cliftonville FC
1 - 5
Hibernian
4 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Armagh City
0 - 1
Cliftonville FC
10 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cliftonville FC
3 - 0
Moyola Park
14 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cliftonville FC
1 - 0
Newington Youth
18 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cliftonville FC
2 - 1
Warrenpoint Town
21 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Cliftonville FC
1 - 2
Alvechurch
25 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Cliftonville FC
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Cliftonville FC
Warnings Cliftonville FC
Passes Cliftonville FC
Goalkeeper saves Cliftonville FC
Latest start lineups Cliftonville FC (XI)
Cliftonville FC vs St Joseph S Fc
UEFA Europa Conference League 2025 - 1383502
17 July 2025
St Joseph S Fc vs Cliftonville FC
UEFA Europa Conference League 2025 - 1383458
8 July 2025
Auda vs Cliftonville FC
UEFA Europa Conference League 2024 - 1250495
31 July 2024
Cliftonville FC vs Auda
UEFA Europa Conference League 2024 - 1250496
24 July 2024
Cliftonville FC vs The New Saints
Friendlies Clubs 2024 - 1201960
27 June 2024