Ballinamallard United vs Ards FC kicks off 3 October 2026 at 14:00. Northern Ireland Football League Championship fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Ards FC vs Ballinamallard United Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/10/03
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Ards FC
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| 1st half | 2nd half | |
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| Goals | ||
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| Penalties awarded |
- 28 Mar 2026 Ballinamallard United 0 - 2 Ards FC L
- 28 Feb 2026 Ards FC 2 - 1 Ballinamallard United L
- 31 Oct 2025 Ballinamallard United 1 - 0 Ards FC W
- 09 Aug 2025 Ards FC 3 - 1 Ballinamallard United L
- 25 Jan 2025 Ballinamallard United 2 - 2 Ards FC D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Glenavon Lurgan
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 17 | W L D W W |
| 2 |
Newington
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 17 | W W W D L |
| 3 |
Annagh United
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 17 | W W W W D |
| 4 |
Queen's University
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +12 | 16 | W W W W L |
| 5 |
HW Welders
|
9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | +4 | 15 | W W L L L |
| 6 |
Newry City
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 15 | W D D D W |
| 7 |
Ballinamallard United
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 13 | W L W D W |
| 8 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +3 | 13 | D L W L W |
| 9 |
Institute FC
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 | L L W W W |
| 10 |
Ards FC
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | L L L W D |
| 11 |
Loughgall FC
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -6 | 10 | D L L D L |
| 12 |
Dundela
|
8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -2 | 8 | L L W D D |
| 13 |
Moyola Park
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 | L W L L D |
| 14 |
Strabane Athletic
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 5 | L L L D D |
| 15 |
Armagh City
|
8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -6 | 4 | D L D L D |
| 16 |
Rathfriland Rangers
|
9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | -15 | 3 | L L L W L |
Lineups not announced yet
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Match preview
Ballinamallard United host Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 14:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Ballinamallard United sit 7th in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship table with 13 points from 8 matches (4W · 1D · 3L). Ards FC are 10th with 11 points from 8 matches (3W · 2D · 3L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Football League Championship hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 42 times on record. Ballinamallard United have won 13, Ards FC have won 18 and 11 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Ballinamallard United vs Ards FC — frequently asked
When is Ballinamallard United vs Ards FC played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship.
Where is Ballinamallard United vs Ards FC played?
Ballinamallard United host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Ballinamallard United vs Ards FC started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Ballinamallard United vs Ards FC live?
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Which competition is Ballinamallard United vs Ards FC part of?
The Northern Ireland Football League Championship in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Football League Championship
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Football League Championship hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Ballinamallard United and Ards FC for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.