Ards FC 0–1 Strabane Athletic. This Northern Ireland Football League Championship match was played on 26 September 2026. Strabane Athletic won.
Ards FC vs Strabane Athletic Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/09/26
| BET365 | 1 | X | 2 | Asian Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening odds | 101.00 | 13.00 | 1.04 | 01.37 | 03.00 | 1.5 | 6.60 | 1.11 | - | - | - |
| Pre-match odds | 1.44 | 4.10 | 5.75 | +1/1.52.02 | -1/1.51.77 | 3 | 2.02 | 1.77 | - | - | - |
| Closing odds | 101.00 | 13.00 | 1.03 | 01.37 | 03.00 | 1.5 | 6.80 | 1.10 | - | - | - |
Strabane Athletic
- 78' 🟨 Yellow card home
- 73' 🟨 Yellow card away
- 50' ⚽ Goal away
- 78' Yellow card Ards FC
- 73' Yellow card Strabane Athletic
- 50' ⚽ Goal Strabane Athletic
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Ards FC
Strabane Athletic
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newington
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +13 | 20 | W W D L W |
| 2 |
Annagh United
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 20 | W W W D W |
| 3 |
Glenavon Lurgan
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 17 | W L D W W |
| 4 |
Queen's University
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +11 | 16 | W W W L 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 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +3 | 13 | D L W L W |
| 8 |
Ballinamallard United
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | L W D W L |
| 9 |
Institute FC
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 13 | L W W W L |
| 10 |
Dundela
|
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | L W D D W |
| 11 |
Ards FC
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 | L L W D L |
| 12 |
Moyola Park
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 11 | W L L D W |
| 13 |
Loughgall FC
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -6 | 10 | D L L D L |
| 14 |
Strabane Athletic
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 8 | L L D D W |
| 15 |
Armagh City
|
9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -8 | 4 | L D L D L |
| 16 |
Rathfriland Rangers
|
9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | -15 | 3 | L L L W L |
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Match preview
Ards FC faced Strabane Athletic in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship on Saturday, 26 September 2026 and the match finished 0–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Ards FC sit 11th in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship table with 11 points from 9 matches (3W · 2D · 4L). Strabane Athletic are 14th with 8 points from 9 matches (2W · 2D · 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.
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Ards FC vs Strabane Athletic — frequently asked
When was Ards FC vs Strabane Athletic played?
Kick-off was in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship.
Where was Ards FC vs Strabane Athletic played?
Ards FC host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Ards FC vs Strabane Athletic?
Ards FC 0 – 1 Strabane Athletic. Strabane Athletic won.
How can I follow Ards FC vs Strabane Athletic live?
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Which competition is Ards FC vs Strabane Athletic 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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