Story byBBCSat, January 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM UTC·1 min readThe draw for the sixth round of the Irish Cup was made on Saturday evening, with Championship promotion challengers Limavady United against Linfield one of the confirmed last-16 ties. In an all-Premiership encounter, Carrick Rangers will host Coleraine at Taylors Avenue, while H&W Welders will be at home to Ballymacash Rangers. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe other matches will see Cliftonville play Glenavon or Newington at Solitude and holders Dungannon Swifts away to either Portadown or Annagh United. The winner of the postponed Ballymena United-Larne fifth-round tie will be away to Lisburn Distillery or Warrenpoint Town. Strabane Athletic or Glentoran will take on Drumaness Mills, while Knockbreda or Loughgall will entertain Ballinamallard United or Institute. The sixth-round ties are scheduled for Friday 6 February and Saturday 7 February.