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Ards
Strabane AthleticA
Card stats based on2025/2026·(19 matches · 8-3-8)
Championship
2026/2027| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  Newington Youth | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 17 | |
6 |  Ballinamallard United | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 13 | |
7 |  Institute | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 13 | |
8 |  Newry City AFC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 12 | |
9 | Ards | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
10 |  Warrenpoint Town | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 10 | |
11 |  Loughgall | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 10 | |
12 |  Dundela | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 8 | |
16 |  Rathfriland Rangers | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 3 |
Promotion GroupRelegation Round
Shots
8.5per matchLatest 11
Last 11 matches
ShotsOn GoalCornersFouls
1M3M6M1YALL
07 Mar 2026 — 19 Sept 2026
High
13
Low
3
Total
94
Goals
22
Wins7
Draws3
Losses8
| Date | Opponent | Result | Goals | Shots | On Goal | Inside | Fouls | Corners | Offsides | Subs | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 Sept |  Moyola Park | 0 - 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 Sept |  Rathfriland Rangers | 1 - 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
4 Sept |  Annagh United | 2 - 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — |
28 Aug |  Queen's University | 0 - 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — |
22 Aug |  Loughgall | 1 - 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
15 Aug |  Warrenpoint Town | 1 - 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 Aug |  Dundela | 2 - 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
8 Aug |  Glenavon | 1 - 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
28 Jul |  Carrick Rangers | 1 - 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 Jul |  Bangor | 2 - 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
View all 18 matches
Squad
Manager: John Bailie
Players: 8Foreign: 1U-23: 5
Goalkeepers (1)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Matthews | - | - | - |
Defenders (1)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Connor Maxwell | - | - | - |
Midfielders (3)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Steven Gordon | - | - | - |
| 2 | Conor ScannellU23 | - | - | - |
| 16 | George TiptonU23 | - | - | - |
Attackers (3)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jaydyn WithersU23 | - | - | - |
| 22 | Fiontan O'BoyleU23 | - | - | - |
| 50 | Michael BrammeldU23 | - | - | - |
Ards — computed season insights (2026/2027)
- W3-1 @ Glenavon2026-08-08
- D2-2 vs Dundela2026-08-11
- W3-1 @ Warrenpoint Town2026-08-15
- L1-2 vs Loughgall2026-08-22
- L0-3 vs Queen's University2026-08-28
- L1-2 @ Annagh United2026-09-04
- W1-0 vs Rathfriland Rangers2026-09-12
- D0-0 @ Moyola Park2026-09-19
- Points per game, season
- 1.3811 pts in 8 games
- Points per game, last 8
- 1.38
- Current run
- D1
- Consecutive games scoring
- 0
- Consecutive games conceding
- 0
| Where | Pld | W | D | L | Goals | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-7 | 4 | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7-4 | 7 | 1.75 |
- Clean sheets
- 25% (2/8)
- Failed to score
- 25% (2/8)
- Both teams scored
- 63% (5/8)
- Best run of the season
- 3 unbeaten2026-08-08 → 2026-08-15
- Worst run of the season
- 3 without a win2026-08-22 → 2026-09-04
- Position
- #9 of 16
- Record
- 3W 2D 3L · 11 pts
- Goal difference
- 011 scored · 11 conceded
- Goals scored per game
- 1.38league average 1.67 · rank #11 of 16
- Goals conceded per game
- 1.38league average 1.67 · rank #3 of 16
Figures computed from the GioScore results database · as of 2026-09-23
About Ards
Ards hold 9th place (of 16) in Championship 2026/2027, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats worth 11 points.
Per game the numbers read 1.38 scored and 1.38 conceded, with the Championship average at 1.67: 11th of 16 in attack, 3rd in defence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stadium does Ards play at?
Ards plays their home matches at Bangor Fuels Arena, which has a capacity of 2,000 seats.
How many trophies has Ards won?
Ards has won 2 trophies throughout their history.
Who is the manager of Ards?
The current manager of Ards is John Bailie.
What league does Ards play in?
Ards currently competes in the Championship (Northern Ireland).