Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Annagh United (2nd, 71 pts) held a 66-point advantage over Loughgall (5th, 5 pts). Annagh United had been under-performing their position — 23rd on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Per game in the league, Annagh United were scoring 1.64 and conceding 0.82, Loughgall 0.8 and 0.8, against a competition average of 1.46 goals per team per game.
Defeat had followed defeat for Loughgall — three in succession.
6 meetings are on record — 2 won by Annagh United, 3 by Loughgall, 1 drawn, at 3.33 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
The venue was Tandragee Road, with room for 1,250 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Loughgall led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Annagh United: Aaron Rogers (85') · Loughgall: Conor McCloskey (16')