Glenavon’s first team squad began preparations for their 2020/21 campaign with a training session at a rainy Mourneview Park yesterday.

And the club is now in a position to confirm the club’s pre-season friendly schedule, which begins on Saturday, September 5 away to East Belfast (kick-off 2pm).

That is followed up on Tuesday, September 8 with a trip to Dundalk for a game against Muirhevna Mor, who are managed by our former defender, Simon Kelly.

The following evening Glenavon go to Crumlin United, with Knockbreda providing the opposition on Saturday, September 12.

Latest confirmed pre-season friendlies (all games to be played away):

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 5: East Belfast (2pm)

Tuesday 8: Muirhevna Mor (Dundalk, 7.30pm)

Wednesday 9: Crumlin Utd (7.15pm)

Saturday 12: Knockbreda (2pm)

Tuesday 15: Dundela: 7.45pm

Wednesday 16: Belfast Celtic: 6pm

Tuesday 22: HW Welders: 7pm

Wednesday 23: St James’ Swifts (kick-off tbc)

Tuesday 29: Loughgall (kick-off tbc)