Seaview chosen for NI League Cup final

Seaview is the home of Irish Premiership champions Crusaders
Seaview is the home of Irish Premiership champions Crusaders

The final of the Northern Ireland League Cup between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers is to be staged at Seaview on Saturday, 18 February.

The choice of venue was announced by league officials on Friday and the kick-off is at 17:30 GMT.

Both clubs will be attempting to win the competition for the first time.

Ballymena were runners-up in the 2014-15 season after losing 3-2 to Cliftonville in the final at Windsor Park.

In this season's semi-finals Carrick pulled off a surprise 1-0 win away to Irish Cup holders Glenavon while Ballymena secured a 3-0 extra-time win over Coleraine.