Rathfriland Rangers and Institute face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Championship season. The game takes place at Iveagh Park on Saturday, 05/09/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
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Rathfriland Rangers preview
Rathfriland Rangers comes into the match having played 5 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses.
Rathfriland Rangers's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.83.
The offence system of Rathfriland Rangers is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 3.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.37.
Sky Blues preview
On the other hand, Institute comes into the match having played 5 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses.
Institute's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 0.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.
The offence system of Institute is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.26.
Head to head: Rathfriland Rangers vs Institute
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Rathfriland Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L L L W W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.08 | 0 | 0.58 |
|
xGA
|
0.78 | 0 | 1.28 |
Institute
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L W |
0.8 |
| Home | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Away | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 20% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
0.75 | 0.76 | 0.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.32 | 1.43 |
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