The Irish FA can confirm that the arbitrator, Jane Bickerstaff QC, has dismissed Glentoran FC’s arbitration in relation to the club’s dismissal from the Samuel Gelston’s Irish Cup.
This means that the Samuel Gelston’s Irish Cup semi-final will be played at 7.45pm on Tuesday 26 April between Ballymena United and Newry City at Mourneview Park, Lurgan with the final confirmed to take place at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park on Saturday 7 May.
Full written reasons from the arbitrator can be found below.