Quarter-final spot the Loughgall prize
However, with the reward of a quarter-final spot to the winners at the final whistle, victory would stand alongside past highlights.
Lakeview Park has provided the setting for some memorable cup dates and coach Steven Hawe is keen to add a modern moment to savour to that scrapbook.
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Hide Ad“Both sides will be going in with some decent form and viewing it as one they can win,” he said. “With one victory putting you into the quarter-finals, to get a side outside the top flight and at either your level or the division below is the best possible scenario for either club.
“However, from our own viewpoint, we will not dismiss PSNI just because of the club’s status as Championship Two.
“They have picked up some good results this season and seem especially dangerous in attack.
“We would love to see a good crowd out to help us make the most of home advantage.”
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Hide AdPSNI may arrive in the village confident of finding the net but Loughgall can point to a front pairing in fine form.
“Warner Mullen and Daniel Ryan sit on 34 goals as a partnership this season,” said Hawe. “Warner got two on Saturday in the draw with Larne to push his tally to 20.”
The match will provide Gerald Boyle with his first home appearance since taking up the role of Loughgall manager. The backroom reshuffle will see Hawe and Steven Uprichard share coaching roles as Boyle’s assistants.
Kick-off is at 1.30 tomorrow (Saturday).