Match Report
Ards went into the game 9th in the table on 11 points; Rathfriland Rangers sat 16th on 3 — an 8-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 1.38/1.38 for Ards and 0.75/2.38 for Rathfriland Rangers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.67.
Ards entered with three losses in a row. Rathfriland Rangers had been beaten in seven straight games.
The venue was Clandeboye Park, with room for 1,895 spectators. Ards led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Ards: Fiontan O'Boyle (45')
Key stats
Total shots: 11-5 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 13-5