The occasion is without question the biggest they've hosted. "I think it's the first time ever a full international team has played a league team so it's historic in that sense and we all understand that." Devlin says.
If anything it's more sheer, dumb luck they're hosting the All Whites. "Most of the other clubs have taken a 10 day break, but I reassured them we'll be able to pull a team together. And it'll be a good team don't you worry about that. We were going to bring in some bigger names but that wouldn't have been fair on our squad."
There's no doubt they're a proud club. And they're proud of their biggest export Andy Keogh who plays for the Perth Glory in the A-League.
The club itself is a decent size, boasting 60 school level teams, with the senior team only in its third year in the League of Ireland first division; the division below Ireland's top league.
"We're fourth at the moment," Devlin says "so I don't think we'll be getting promoted this year. We're probably under-achieving, throwing away silly points. But we're a young team. Although we do have Jason Byrne, who played for Ireland a couple of times so that's good."
"We actually didn't think there'd be enough players to demand a senior setup, but we went on to sign 75 players. Now we have a first team, under 19's, under 17's and we're adding an under 15 elite league team later this year." They now have over 900 players registered to the entire club.
They're aware of the Everest-sized challenge that awaits them. Cabinteely F.C. is a division two side hosting an international team which boasts top level European based players. Far from what they're used to. "We have the place all spick and span, waiting for your boys to come along. But I think they might get a bit of a shock. It's certainly not a Wembley or anything like that, far from it in fact. I'm sure they've played at this type of facility earlier in their careers before though."
Other than getting to host the All Whites, what does Cabinteely actually get out of this? Will they gain anything from a potential drubbing? A few autographs and selfies aren't guaranteed to heal a damaged ego.
"It's a good experience for the lads. It's a huge challenge but they get to measure themselves against an international team. And hey, maybe someone will be there who scouts one of the boys and they end up going further in their own careers. Who knows? But we just want to enjoy the experience, it isn't about getting a result."
It won't be the first time an international New Zealand sporting team will step onto the grounds at Stradbrook Road. The All Blacks have trained there on their last couple of trips to Ireland in conjunction with local rugby club Blackrock College - an honour Devlin is delighted to bring up on a couple of occasions.
Devlin himself has only been in the role since December, and is already trying to implement changes with a five year plan. He wants a stadium, a club house and a second all-weather pitch. "We don't have covered stands so things could be a tad tricky this week if the weather is inclement. I'm sure people will still turn up though," Devlin adds.
If recent struggles are anything to go by, the pitch in particular will be helpful.
"You've got to understand we share the turf with rugby. So it's a quick turnover. We normally play on it when rugby is on. But the staff have worked tirelessly to get it ready and to the standard and oh my gosh it's a 100 percent improvement."
As for the catering, Devlin's proudly sorted that. "Pies and pints no way. Guinness is the only thing that'll work. And it's black and white too by the way. They'll be fine with just Guinness and we'll give it to them before the game, at halftime and after the game and they'll be good."
Club footy at its finest.
