The NI Football League can announce the first two live Danske Bank Premiership matches to be broadcast on Sky Sports this season.

Two top games will be shown across the UK involving four of the potential title challenging clubs in October, starting with Crusaders hosting Coleraine at Seaview on Monday 4 October and three weeks later reigning Champions Linfield travel to Larne.

The two live broadcasts are part of FIVE live Danske Bank Premiership matches to be shown on Sky Sports this season.

Live games

Monday 4 October 2021
Crusaders v Coleraine (kick-off: 7.45pm)

Monday 25 October 2021
Larne v Linfield (kick-off: 7.45pm)