Ards 1–0 Rathfriland
Championship · Regular Season - 7 · 12 September 2026.
Status: full time. Half time 1–0.
Ards — recent form
- Annagh United 2–1 Ards · 2026-09-04
- Ards 0–3 Queen's University · 2026-08-28
- Ards 1–2 Loughgall · 2026-08-22
- Warrenpoint Town 1–3 Ards · 2026-08-15
- Ards 2–2 Dundela · 2026-08-11
- Glenavon FC 1–3 Ards · 2026-08-08
- Carrick Rangers 1–0 Ards · 2026-07-28
- Bangor 2–0 Ards · 2026-07-16
Rathfriland — recent form
- Rathfriland 0–2 Institute · 2026-09-05
- Glenavon FC 3–1 Rathfriland · 2026-08-28
- Newington Youth 4–0 Rathfriland · 2026-08-22
- Rathfriland 1–2 Newry City AFC · 2026-08-15
- Annagh United 4–2 Rathfriland · 2026-08-11
- Rathfriland 1–3 Loughgall · 2026-08-08
- Knockbreda 0–4 Rathfriland · 2026-05-01
- Coagh United 1–3 Rathfriland · 2026-04-23
League standing
| Team | # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ards | 10 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
| Rathfriland | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 23 | 9 |