Newry City AFC vs Ards: result 2-1 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 5Kick-off on August 27, 2021 at 06:45 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Newry
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What was the result of Newry City AFC vs Ards?
Newry City AFC won 2-1 on August 27, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 11′R. ArthursArds
- 71′M. KellyNewry City AFC
- 73′D. KingNewry City AFC
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Newry City AFC have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Ards have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2021 | Dergview(away) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Institute(home) | 5-1 | Championship |
| Aug 10, 2021 | H&W Welders(home) | 3-2 | Championship |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Knockbreda(home) | 3-0 | Championship |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Tobermore United(home) | 2-1 | League Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Queen's University(home) | 3-0 | Championship |
| Aug 14, 2021 | H&W Welders(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Loughgall(home) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Annagh United(away) | 3-2 | Championship |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Cliftonville FC(away) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Newry City AFC wins, 0 draws, 2 Ards wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2019 | Newry City AFC 5-1 Ards | Championship |
| Aug 10, 2019 | Ards 0-3 Newry City AFC | Championship |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Newry City AFC 3-0 Ards | Premiership |
| Feb 23, 2019 | Ards 3-1 Newry City AFC | Premiership |
| Nov 17, 2018 | Newry City AFC 2-0 Ards | Premiership |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Ards 4-0 Newry City AFC | Premiership |
Last archived meeting: Newry City AFC vs Ards on Oct 12, 2019
How many goals should we expect?
Newry City AFC score 1.8 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Ards score 2.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newry City AFC | 1.8 | 0.9 | 6 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
| Ards | 2.3 | 1.3 | 2 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Newry City AFC sit 7th in Championship (15 points from 10 matches) and Ards sit 8th (52 points from 38 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newry City AFCChampionship 1 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
| 8 | ArdsChampionship 1: Relegation Group | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 56 | 51 | 52 |
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