Queen's University vs Ards FC kicks off 12 December 2026 at 15:00. Northern Ireland Football League Championship fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Ards FC vs Queen's University Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/12
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 12 December at 15:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Ards FC
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
4
Queen's Unive… wins
8
Ards FC wins
-
28 Aug 2026
Ards FC
0 - 3
Queen's University
W
-
21 Feb 2026
Queen's University
2 - 2
Ards FC
D
-
18 Oct 2025
Queen's University
1 - 0
Ards FC
W
-
16 Sep 2025
Ards FC
2 - 3
Queen's University
W
-
07 Sep 2022
Ards FC
4 - 2
Queen's University
L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newington
|
13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 26 | W L L W W |
| 2 |
Annagh United
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 25 | D W D D W |
| 3 |
Glenavon Lurgan
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +16 | 24 | W W W D W |
| 4 |
Ballinamallard United
|
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 21 | L D W D W |
| 5 |
Queen's University
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +12 | 20 | L L W L D |
| 6 |
Institute FC
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 20 | W L W D W |
| 7 |
Newry City
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 19 | W L W D L |
| 8 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +4 | 18 | L W D W D |
| 9 |
HW Welders
|
12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 16 | L L L D L |
| 10 |
Ards FC
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 | D L D W L |
| 11 |
Loughgall FC
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -6 | 14 | D L W L D |
| 12 |
Moyola Park
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 14 | D W L W L |
| 13 |
Rathfriland Rangers
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -11 | 12 | W L W W W |
| 14 |
Dundela
|
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 11 | D W L L L |
| 15 |
Strabane Athletic
|
13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 10 | W D L D L |
| 16 |
Armagh City
|
12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | -11 | 5 | D L D L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Recent results
Match preview
Queen's University host Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 15:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Queen's University sit 5th in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship table with 20 points from 12 matches (6W · 2D · 4L). Ards FC are 10th with 15 points from 12 matches (4W · 3D · 5L).
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 13 times on record. Queen's University have won 4, Ards FC have won 8 and 1 match 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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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Queen's University vs Ards FC — frequently asked
When is Queen's University vs Ards FC played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship.
Where is Queen's University vs Ards FC played?
Queen's University host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Queen's University vs Ards FC started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Queen's University vs Ards FC live?
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Which competition is Queen's University 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
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