Glentoran are contesting their first Setanta Final against a Cork City side appearing in the decider for the second time in three seasons.

It's Cork against Derry at the Brandywell while Glentoran make their first appearance in the knockout stage.

Up to date standings for Groups 1 & 2 along with the tale of the tape for 2008.

The complete 2008 fixture list for the newly formatted competition

The story of the 2007 renewal from start to shootout.

Crisis-ridden eircom League champions Shelbourne have dropped out of this season’s Setanta Sports Cup, with St Patrick’s Athletic taking their place in the cross-border competition.