Match Report
In the standings it was Ballyclare Comrades 5th on 40 points, Newington Youth 4th on 42 — separated by 2. Ballyclare Comrades's recent output lagged their position: 23rd on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.37/2.24 for Ballyclare Comrades and 1.34/1.95 for Newington Youth (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Defeat had not touched Newington Youth in 6 games, having scored in 13 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Ballyclare Comrades held 5 points of 15 and Newington Youth 11.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Ballyclare Comrades have 4 wins to Newington Youth's 2, with 1 draw, at 3.14 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Dixon Park in Ballyclare (capacity 5,333). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Newington Youth led 3-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-4.