Watch Manchester United v Southampton SuperCupNI Final live on the BBC
Southampton ran out impressive 4-1 winners in their semi-final against Hamilton Academical at the Riada Stadium in Ballymoney while United secured a one-nil win over Down in their last four encounter.
The final kicks-off at 8pm Friday 1 August at the Coleraine Showgrounds with live coverage of the game on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport NI website starting at 7.50pm. Michael Clarke is joined on commentary by former Manchester United, Newcastle and Northern Ireland winger, Keith Gillespie, who played in the tournament and was part of United's famous 'class of 92'.
Rooney senior played in the tournament himself for Everton's under-14 side in 2000. The annual tournament attracts some of the best youth soccer teams across the UK and from around the world.
Watch Manchester United v Southampton SuperCupNI Final on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI Website
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