The Facts
- Two table neighbours face each other in what promises to be a tight contest (ranked 6th in the Promotion - NIFL Championship (Promotion Group: ) and 7th in the Promotion - NIFL Championship (Promotion Group: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Institute won 2.
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Institute may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with H&W Welders holding a narrow advantage.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Institute has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 24:38 (averaging 1.2:1.9 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Institute against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with 10:15 goals (averaging 1:1.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Glenavon | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 30:14 | 16 | 24 |
| 2 | Newington | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 27:22 | 5 | 23 |
| 3 | Annagh | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 25:14 | 11 | 22 |
| 4 | Institute | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 22:17 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Queens Univ | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 20:8 | 12 | 19 |
| 6 | Newry City | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19:19 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Warrenpoint | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19:15 | 4 | 17 |
| 8 | Ballinamallard | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:16 | 1 | 17 |
| 9 | H&W Welders | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18:20 | -2 | 16 |
| 10 | Ards | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14:15 | -1 | 15 |
| 11 | Loughgall | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16:22 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | Moyola | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14:24 | -10 | 14 |
| 13 | Dundela | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 19:23 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 | Strabane Athletic | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11:21 | -10 | 10 |
| 15 | Rathfriland | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 11:23 | -12 | 9 |
| 16 | Armagh | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 5 |
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