Cliftonville claimed a 2-0 win at Shamrock Park to advance into the second round of the BetMcLean Cup.

Alex Bannon opened the scoring four minutes before the break with Joseph Sheridan adding a second in the 57th minute to send the 2025 winners through to the next round.

In the night's other all-Premiership clash, Dungannon Swifts were 2-1 winners over Bangor at Clandeboye Park.

Jamie Glackin and Kealan Dillon gave the Swifts a flying start and while Ben Cushnie pulled one back in the 20th minute, the hosts were unable to find an equaliser.

Carrick Rangers advanced with a 3-0 home win over Newry City despite losing Nedas Maciulaitis to a red card in the second half, while Ballymena United came back from a goal down for a 3-1 win over Championship side Newington.

John Butcher struck with seven minutes remaining to give 10-man Limavady United a 4-3 win at Annagh United.

The Premiership club were two goals to the good when Adam Mulan was shown a red card with the hosts taking advantage to draw level before Butcher found the winner.

Loughgall were 3-0 winners away to Institute, while there were further away victories as Harland & Wolff Welders won 3-1 at Armagh City, Moyola Park impressed in their 4-1 victory at Dundela and Glenavon romped to a 5-0 win against 10-man Starbane Athletic.

Two ties were decided on penalties as Queen's Univerity prevailed 3-1 on spot-kicks at Ballinamallard United after a 1-1 draw, while Rathfriland Rangers came through 6-5 in the shoot-out after a scoreless draw at home to Ards.