Match Report
Nothing between them on points: 9 each, with Newington Youth 3rd and Ards 2nd. The last five rounds placed Ards no better than 8th for form, against 2nd in the standings. Per game in the league, Newington Youth were scoring 1.6 and conceding 2, Ards 1.2 and 1, against a competition average of 1.46 goals per team per game.
Across 9 recorded meetings, Newington Youth have 3 wins to Ards's 3, with 3 draws, at 3.44 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 78%.
Solitude staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,000. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Newington Youth: Francis Rice (47'), Jay Donnelly (82')
Key stats
Possession: Newington Youth 58% · Ards 42% · Total shots: 9-10 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 5-7