The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 8th in the Promotion ~ NIFL Championship (Promotion Group: ) and 4th in the Promotion ~ NIFL Championship (Promotion Group: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Newry City won 1.
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- Newry City may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Bookmakers give the edge to H&W Welders for this game.
- In the last 12 head-to-head meetings, Newry City has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 15:19 (averaging 1.3:1.6 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Newry City against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with 8:12 goals (averaging 1:1.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Newington | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20:11 | 9 | 17 |
| 2 | Annagh | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18:12 | 6 | 17 |
| 3 | Queens Univ | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:6 | 12 | 16 |
| 4 | H&W Welders | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15:10 | 5 | 15 |
| 5 | Glenavon | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18:12 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Ballinamallard | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:11 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Institute | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 1 | 13 |
| 8 | Newry City | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12:14 | -2 | 12 |
| 9 | Ards | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Warrenpoint | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15:14 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Loughgall | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11:14 | -3 | 10 |
| 12 | Dundela | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16:18 | -2 | 8 |
| 13 | Moyola | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:17 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Strabane Athletic | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9:19 | -10 | 5 |
| 15 | Armagh | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8:14 | -6 | 4 |
| 16 | Rathfriland | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6:19 | -13 | 3 |
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