Match

Rathfriland vs Institute: result 0-2 and analysis

ChampionshipRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Iveagh Park, Rathfriland

Rathfriland
0-2
Institute

Full time

What was the result of Rathfriland vs Institute?

Institute won 0-2 on September 5, 2026.

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rathfriland have 6 wins, 0 draws and 9 defeats; Institute have 7, 2 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Rathfriland
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 28, 2026Glenavon FC(away)1-3Championship
Aug 22, 2026Newington Youth(away)0-4Championship
Aug 15, 2026Newry City AFC(home)1-2Championship
Aug 11, 2026Annagh United(away)2-4Championship
Aug 8, 2026Loughgall(home)1-3Championship
Institute
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 29, 2026Newry City AFC(home)1-3Championship
Aug 22, 2026Queen's University(away)1-4Championship
Aug 15, 2026Loughgall(home)0-0Championship
Aug 11, 2026Ballinamallard United(home)1-2Championship
Aug 7, 2026Strabane Athletic(away)1-0Championship

How many goals should we expect?

Rathfriland score 1.5 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Institute score 1.5 and concede 1.3.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Rathfriland1.51.739/1511/15
Institute1.51.3410/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Rathfriland sit 15th in Championship (6 points from 10 matches) and Institute sit 7th (59 points from 38 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7InstituteChampionship 1: Relegation Group3817813594659
15RathfrilandChampionship 1102089226

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