The NI Football League has conducted the first round draw for the 2021/2022 BetMcLean League Cup.
The League Cup extended its title sponsorship with BetMcLean yesterday (Thursday) for a further three seasons.
The first round draw was conducted by sponsor Paul McLean and Steven Mills from the NI Football League.
Included in the draw were eight non-seeded clubs in the NIFL Championship and all NIFL Premier Intermediate League for the 2021/2022 season.
BetMcLean League Cup Round 1 Draw
Annagh United v Knockbreda
Ballyclare Comrades v Queens University
Newry City v Tobermore United
BYES: Armagh City, Banbridge Town, Bangor, Dergview, Dollingstown, Dundela, HW Welders, Limavady United, Lisburn Distillery, Moyola Park, Newington, Portstewart, PSNI.
All ties scheduled for Saturday 31 July 2021 but with agreement of both clubs, fixtures can be rescheduled to Tuesday 3 August 2021.
Ards, Ballinamallard United, Institute, Loughgall were not included in the draw and will be seeded for the second round draw alongside the current 12 Premiership clubs in August.
2021/2022 BetMcLean League Cup Competition Schedule
