Full Time
Standings
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 13 | |
| 2 |  | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 12 | |
| 3 |  | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 10 | |
| 4 |  | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 10 | |
| 5 |  | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 10 | |
| 6 |  | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 9 | |
| 7 |  | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 9 | |
| 8 |  | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | |
| 9 |  | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | |
| 10 |  | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 | |
| 11 |  | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 6 | |
| 12 |  | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 | |
| 13 |  | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 3 | |
| 14 |  | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 3 | |
| 15 |  | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 2 | |
| 16 |  | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 0 |
Fixtures
Matches
28 Aug 26
Top Scorers
Player Stats
Top Scorer
| # | Team | Name | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Pass % | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Ryan Waide | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | - | - |
| 2 | | Ben Murdock | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
| 3 | | Craig Taylor | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
| 4 | | Paddy Burns | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
| 5 | | Michael Leddy | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
| 6 | | Padraig Lynch | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
| 7 | | Aaron Heaney | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
| 8 | | Benny Igiehon | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 9 | | Ryan Swan | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 10 | | Jay Donnelly | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
| 11 | | Brandon Doyle | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 12 | | Kirk McLaughlin | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 13 | | TJ Molloy | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 14 | | Marco Giglio | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 15 | | Matthew Ferguson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 16 | | Caolan Marron | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 17 | | Peter Campbell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 18 | | James Carroll | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 19 | | Adam Carroll | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 20 | | Jordan Gibson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
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Tournament Overview
Current Season 2026/2027
Current leader
Newington Youth13 points
Top scorer
7 goals
Classification & Qualification
1-3: 3 Champions League spots
4: 1 Europa League spots
5: 1 Conference League spot
15-16: Relegation zone
Tiebreaker Rules
When teams are level on points, the following criteria apply in order:
- Goal difference
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head record
- Away goals in head-to-head
- Playoff match (if necessary)
Key Dates
Season runs from August 7, 2026 to March 6, 2027
Transfer windows: Summer (Jun-Aug), Winter (Jan)
Teams Competing
16 teams compete in the Championship 2026/2027
Historical Seasons
Teams in Championship 2026/2027
Click on any team to view their full profile, stats, and squad
About Championship
Northern Ireland is home to the Championship, a football league. The season now under way is 2026/2027. Newington Youth leads the standings with 13 points (4W-1D-0L). The competition's top scorer is Ryan Waide (Glenavon) with 7 goals. Through 40 matches, the current campaign is averaging 3.3 goals per game. The outcome pattern reads: 40% for the hosts, 20% shared, 40% for the visitors.
The top of the Championship 2026/2027 belongs to Newington Youth, on 13 points from 5 matches, 1 point clear of second place; next come H&W Welders (12) and Glenavon (10).
With 7 goals, Ryan Waide (Glenavon) sits top of the scorer list. Jay Donnelly (Newington Youth, 4) and Aaron Heaney (Newington Youth, 3) follow in the chart.
Coming up in the Championship: Newry City AFC vs Armagh City, Annagh United vs Ards, Warrenpoint Town vs Newington Youth, Rathfriland Rangers vs Institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the Championship 2026/2027?
Newington Youth is currently leading the Championship 2026/2027 with 13 points after 5 matches (4W, 1D, 0L).
Who is the top scorer in the Championship 2026/2027?
Ryan Waide (Glenavon) is the top scorer in the Championship 2026/2027 with 7 goals.
When does the Championship 2026/2027 season start?
The Championship 2026/2027 season kicked off on August 7, 2026.