NIFL Championship & Prem Int League Review 04/04/26

A week of few goals across the NIFL Playr-fit Championship this week, with only five goals being registered across the five games played. Here's how the results panned out.

Limavady Utd 0 v HW Welders 0

Limavady United and HW Welders shared the spoils in an entertaining goalless encounter at the Coleraine Showgrounds, with both sides creating chances but unable to find a breakthrough despite several close calls at either end.

Annagh United 1 v Loughgall 1

Annagh United struck late to rescue a point against Loughgall at the BMG Arena, with Aaron Rogers heading home in the closing stages after Conor McCloskey’s early opener had given the visitors a half-time lead.

Ards 0 v Dundela 1 / Institute 0 v Warrenpoint Town

Dundela edged past Ards at Clandeboye Park thanks to Oisin Barr’s composed first-half finish, a result that proved significant as Institute were held to a goalless draw by Warrenpoint Town at Mill Meadow to move four points clear at the top of Section B.

Queens 0 v Newington 2

Newington secured a comfortable win over Queen’s University at the Dub, with Paul Donnelly netting twice in the second half to seal the points after a scoreless opening period.

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SECTION "B" TABLE

Moving over to the Premier Intermediate League, it seems every week the race for a top four finish and a place in the Championship next season takes on a new turn. Here's how the results went this week

Dollingstown 2 v Oxford Sunnyside 0

Dollingstown picked up three massive points with a 2-0 success against Oxford Sunnyside, Henry Cromack scoring twice in the first half to secure a comfortable win.

Banbridge Town 0 v Strabane Athletic 1

Strabane Athletic extended their winning run to five matches with a narrow win over Banbridge Town, Lee Toland’s first-half strike proving enough to keep them firmly in the promotion hunt.

Ballyclare Comrades 3 v Rathfriland 1

Ballyclare Comrades boosted their promotion hopes with a 3-1 victory over Rathfriland Rangers at Dixon Park, Brandon Doyle netting twice, either side of Karter Bond’s effort, after the visitors had briefly drawn level.

Ballymacash Rangers 3 v Lisburn Distillery 2

Ballymacash Rangers produced a dramatic comeback to beat Lisburn Distillery at the Bluebell Stadium, overturning a two-goal deficit with strikes from Jonathan Doyle, Harry O’Neill and Jack Clarke after the visitors had taken control and reduced the hosts to ten men.

Coagh United 0 v Portstewart 1

Portstewart returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over Coagh United at Hagan Park, Maani Modir’s early goal ultimately separating the sides.