Armagh City vs Ards
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
- -1%Ball Possession-1%
- -1Total Shots-1
- -1Shots on Target-1
- -1Corners-1
- -1Fouls-1
- -1Yellow Cards-1
- 10/04/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipArds2 - 1Armagh City10/04/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipArds
2 - 1
Armagh City - 30/12/2025, 19:45NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City0 - 8Ards30/12/2025, 19:45NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City
0 - 8
Ards - 08/11/2025, 15:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City1 - 0Ards08/11/2025, 15:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City
1 - 0
Ards - 20/09/2025, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds2 - 1Armagh City20/09/2025, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
2 - 1
Armagh City - 18/01/2025, 15:00NIFL ChampionshipArds4 - 2Armagh City18/01/2025, 15:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
4 - 2
Armagh City
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Average
3.25League 3.11
Over 2.5 Goals
Average
55%League 57%
Both Teams Score
Well above avg
74%League 56%
Corners
Well above avg
13.67League 9.98
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER85%UNDER15%1.5
2+ gol
OVER65%UNDER35%2.5
3+ gol
OVER45%UNDER55%3.5
4+ gol
OVER25%UNDER75%
Team Performance
Armagh City
Home
Ards
Away
Points & Results
- 0.42PPG1.25
- 0%Wins33%
- 8%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.831.17
- Conceded/game1.751.25
- xG0.991.19
- xGA1.561.18
Trends
- 50%Both Score50%
- 17%Clean Sheet25%
- 17/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City1 - 3LAnnagh United17/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City
1 - 3
Annagh UnitedL - 09/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipRathfriland Rangers2 - 1LArmagh City09/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipRathfriland Rangers
2 - 1
Armagh CityL - 02/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipStrabane Athletic0 - 0DArmagh City02/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipStrabane Athletic
0 - 0
Armagh CityD - 26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City0 - 2LDundela26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City
0 - 2
DundelaL - 19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipLoughgall0 - 0DArmagh City19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipLoughgall
0 - 0
Armagh CityD - 12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City3 - 5LInstitute12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City
3 - 5
InstituteL - 04/09/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipNewry City AFC2 - 2DArmagh City04/09/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipNewry City AFC
2 - 2
Armagh CityD
Armagh City scored in 4/7 recent form matches and averaged 1 goals.
- 16/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipArds0 - 2LInstitute16/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipArds
0 - 2
InstituteL - 09/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipNewington Youth0 - 2WArds09/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipNewington Youth
0 - 2
ArdsW - 03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipBallinamallard United1 - 1DArds03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipBallinamallard United
1 - 1
ArdsD - 26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds0 - 1LStrabane Athletic26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
0 - 1
Strabane AthleticL - 19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipMoyola Park0 - 0DArds19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipMoyola Park
0 - 0
ArdsD - 12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds1 - 0WRathfriland Rangers12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
1 - 0
Rathfriland RangersW - 04/09/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United2 - 1LArds04/09/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United
2 - 1
ArdsL
Ards scored in 4/7 recent form matches and averaged 0.71 goals.
Ards is +41% better in terms of Scored/game
Ards is +40% better in terms of Conceded/game
Ards is +20% better in terms of xG
Ards is +32% better in terms of xGA
Ards is +104% better in terms of First-Half Form
Ards is +39% better in terms of Offsides
Ards is +33% better in terms of Corners
Both teams are equal in terms of Cards
Ards is +40% better in terms of Shots on Target
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newington Youth | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 26 | |
| 2 | Annagh United | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 25 | |
| 3 | Glenavon | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 14 | +16 | 24 | |
| 4 | Ballinamallard United | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 18 | +2 | 21 | |
| 5 | Queen's University | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 20 | |
| 6 | Institute | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 20 | |
| 7 | Newry City AFC | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 19 | |
| 8 | Warrenpoint Town | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 17 | +4 | 18 | |
| 9 | H&W Welders | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 16 | |
| 10 | Ards | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 15 | |
| 11 | Loughgall | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 14 | |
| 12 | Moyola Park | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 14 | |
| 13 | Rathfriland Rangers | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -11 | 12 | |
| 14 | Dundela | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 24 | -5 | 11 | |
| 15 | Strabane Athletic | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 10 | |
| 16 | Armagh City | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 5 |
Armagh City vs Ards: Statistics and Analysis - NIFL Championship 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Armagh City vs Ards - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This NIFL Championship match was played on 24/10/2026 (Saturday) and finished Armagh City 1 - 1 Ards.
The venue is Holm Park.
The fixture is part of game week 13th of the NIFL Championship season. Armagh City currently sits in position 16th of the NIFL Championship table. Ards occupies position 10th.
Stat Probabilities for Armagh City vs Ards
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Armagh City vs Ards at 74%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Armagh City and Ards point to a 55% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
Armagh City over 1.5 goals conceded: based on their record, there is a 80% chance of Armagh City conceding 2 or more goals.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Armagh City vs Ards prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Armagh City vs Ards?
According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Armagh City at 1.01, the draw at 1.01, and Ards at 1.01.
Overall performance in the NIFL Championship
Armagh City's record so far reads 0W-5D-7L from 12 played a win rate of 0% at 0.42 points per game.
Ards stands at 4W-3D-5L from 12 played, winning 33% of their matches at 1.25 points per game.
In their last five, Armagh City has gone 0W-2D-3L, averaging 0.4 points per game.
Ards's last five read 1W-2D-2L, at 1 points per game.
At home, Armagh City has a 0% win rate (0W-2D-3L from 5 played).
On the road, Ards has won 50% of their matches (3W-2D-1L from 6 played).
Goal statistics for Armagh City vs Ards
In attack, Armagh City averages 0.83 goals scored per game in the NIFL Championship (10 in total), while conceding 1.75 per game (21 in total).
Ards averages 1.17 goals scored per game (14 in total) and 1.25 conceded per game (15 in total).
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Armagh City vs Ards
Armagh City and Ards have met 6 times in recent years. The record:
Armagh City wins: 2
Draws: 0
Ards wins: 4
Frequently asked questions about Armagh City vs Ards
When was Armagh City vs Ards played?
The match was played on 24/10/2026 (Saturday) and finished Armagh City 1 - 1 Ards.
What is the head-to-head record between Armagh City and Ards?
Across their last 6 meetings the record is 2-0-4 (Armagh City wins – draws – Ards wins).
What was the last match between Armagh City and Ards?
The two sides last met on 10/04/2026, and the result was Ards 2 vs 1 Armagh City. Full details: Armagh City vs Ards, 10/04/2026.
Who is the favorite in Armagh City vs Ards?
is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Armagh City is priced at 1.01, the draw at 1.01 and Ards at 1.01.
Where can I find Armagh City vs Ards stats?
All key statistics for Armagh City vs Ards are on this page, updated in real time.