Rathfriland
Ards
Rathfriland5 games
Ards5 gamesRATARDRathfriland play again before this match, so their numbers may change before kick-off.
Ards play again before this match, so their numbers may change before kick-off.
Rathfriland have won their last 4 games4 in a rowArds failed to score in 4 of their last 6 games4 of 61 – 0Ards12 Sept 2026ChampionshipArds1 – 0Rathfriland| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Annagh United | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 |  Glenavon | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 24 |
| 3 |  Queen's University | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 20 |
| 4 |  Institute | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 |  Newry City AFC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 6 |  Warrenpoint Town | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18 |
| 7 |  Ballinamallard United | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 18 |
| 8 |  H&W Welders | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 16 |
| 9 | Ards | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 |  Loughgall | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -6 | 14 |
| 11 |  Moyola Park | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 14 |
| 12 | Rathfriland | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -11 | 12 |
| 13 |  Dundela | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 |  Strabane Athletic | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -10 | 10 |
| 15 |  Armagh City | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | -11 | 5 |
Rathfriland host Ards in the Championship on Sat 26 Dec 2026, kick-off 15:00 GMT. Rathfriland sit 12th on 12 points, while Ards are 9th on 15 points, with Ards 3 points better off.
Rathfriland's recent form reads L-W-W-W-W: 4 wins from 5. Across their last 10 they have averaged 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
In their last 5 games Ards have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 (L-D-W-L-L). Across their last 10 they have averaged 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
In the last 2 meetings Rathfriland have won 1, Ards 1 — an average of 1.0 goals per game. The most recent ended Rathfriland 1-0 Ards (20 Oct 2026).
Over 2.5 goals landed in 60% of Rathfriland's recent games and 40% of Ards', while both teams scored in 50% and 40% respectively.
Written automatically from league table, form, head-to-head and bookmaker data. 18+ · Please gamble responsibly.
