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Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Irish League Opening Weekend Recap

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Aug 11, 20261:33:54

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The NIFL Premiership has returned and former Irish League player and Manager Matthew Tipton joins the podcast to recap it all.

Also, what ramifications does Larne's European adventures have on the Irish League moving forward? What almost derailed the start of the league last week? And NIFL have a new TV deal and subscription offering to discuss.

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"Irish League Opening Weekend Recap" is an episode of Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 33 min. Published August 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: August 11, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 33 min.
What podcast is this from?: Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

Listen

Keep going with Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

The NIFL Premiership has returned and former Irish League player and Manager Matthew Tipton joins the podcast to recap it all.

Also, what ramifications does Larne's European adventures have on the Irish League moving forward? What almost derailed the start of the league last week? And NIFL have a new TV deal and subscription offering to discuss.

Next listen

All from Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast →

Next listen

Ben Arthurs inspires Bangor off bottom + Cliftonville rediscover their goalscoring mojo

2 days ago1:31:46

Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast?

"Irish League Opening Weekend Recap" is an episode of Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 33 min. Published August 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 11, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 33 min.
What podcast is this from?: Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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