LARNE, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Larne FC will look to extend its recent dominance over rival Coleraine when the sides meet in a pivotal Premiership clash Tuesday at Inver Park.

The match, set for April 7, 2026, pits a Larne squad in strong form against a Coleraine team seeking to reverse a troubling trend in the head-to-head series. Larne has won the last two meetings decisively, including a 3-0 home victory on Jan. 2. Coleraine’s last win in the fixture was a 1-0 home result last August.

Entering the match, Larne carries momentum from a convincing 2-0 victory over Cliftonville on March 28. That win extended a solid run of form for the hosts, who have lost just once in their last 10 league matches (6-3-1). Their attack has been potent, scoring multiple goals in seven of those contests, though a 3-2 loss to Carrick Rangers on Feb. 20 showed occasional defensive vulnerability.

Coleraine arrives following a 2-1 road win at Dungannon Swifts on March 28, which snapped a brief two-game winless streak. Their recent form has been inconsistent (4-2-2 in last eight), highlighted by a 5-1 rout of Crusaders in January but also a 3-1 loss at Dungannon in February. A key concern will be shoring up a defense that conceded three goals in its last trip to Inver Park.

Statistical projections heavily favor the home side. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 4-0 victory for Larne, underscoring the challenge facing Coleraine.

The matchup carries significant weight in the Premiership table. Larne will aim to use its home pitch and recent psychological edge to secure vital points in the title race. Coleraine’s task is to disrupt Larne’s rhythm, improve its defensive solidity, and find a way to score at Inver Park after being shut out there in January.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. local time.