NIFL Championship
Loughgall vs Newry City AFC
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Holm Park
Loughgall vs Newry City AFC Prediction & Stats - NIFL Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Loughgall vs Newry City AFC carries real history into this round of the NIFL Championship.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at Holm Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Loughgall vs Newry City AFC prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Loughgall vs Newry City AFC
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Loughgall vs Newry City AFC call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Loughgall the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Loughgall Preview
Loughgall reach this fixture 9 match into their NIFL Championship. Here is where Loughgall stand:
In this competition
2 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost
1.11 points per game
12 scored, at 1.33 a game
18 conceded, at 2 a game
Loughgall, season-wide
2 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Loughgall
25/09/2026 14:45
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
28/08/2026 14:45
Newry City AFC: how they are travelling
Newry City AFC come in 9 matches into their NIFL Championship.
Here is what Newry City AFC have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1.67 points per game
15 scored, at 1.67 a game
16 conceded, at 1.78 a game
Newry City AFC, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Newry City AFC
25/09/2026 14:45
18/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 15:00
04/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Loughgall
Recent meetings have tended to go Loughgall's way against Newry City AFC.
From 15 match(es):
Loughgall: 8 win(s)
Newry City AFC: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Loughgall vs Newry City AFC prediction.
Form comparison Loughgall vs Newry City AFC
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Loughgall
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
L
D
|
1.11 |
| Home |
D
L
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
L
W
D
W
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 4.25 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.75 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 75% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.23 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.47 | 1.49 |
Away Team
Newry City AFC
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 20% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.44 | 3.8 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 2.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 80% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.66 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.31 | 0.89 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Loughgall win or Draw
The upcoming Loughgall vs Newry City AFC matchup looks to be a close contest, but home advantage could be the key factor in this match.
For that reason, we suggest backing Loughgall to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Playing at Holm Park in front of their home fans should give them the edge they need to at least avoid defeat, making this a strong bet.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Loughgall will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Loughgall vs Newry City AFC.
We just see some flaws that Newry City AFC can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.81, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.
Fixture information - Loughgall vs Newry City AFC
Match: Loughgall vs Newry City AFC
Competition: NIFL Championship
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Holm Park
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Stats
The statistics for Loughgall vs Newry City AFC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.63
League: 3.32
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 64%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
8.25
League: 9.63
Home Team
Loughgall
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
L
D
|
1.11 |
| Home |
D
L
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
L
W
D
W
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 4.25 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.75 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 75% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.23 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.47 | 1.49 |
Away Team
Newry City AFC
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 20% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.44 | 3.8 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 2.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 80% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.66 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.31 | 0.89 |
Corners
8.72 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Newry City AFC received +5% more corners than Loughgall in the NIFL Championship
9.17 / Match
Glenavon
(3)
Armagh City
(6)
Queen's University
(-1)
Ballinamallard United
(7)
Warrenpoint Town
(3)
Ards
(5)
Institute
(5)(3)
H&W Welders
(14)
Annagh United
(4)
Strabane Athletic
(7)
Armagh City
(4)
Institute
(4)
Warrenpoint Town
(-1)
Rathfriland Rangers
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Glenavon
(0)
Armagh City
(0)
Queen's University
(-1)
Ballinamallard United
(0)
Warrenpoint Town
(0)
Ards
(0)
Institute
(0)(0)
H&W Welders
(0)
Annagh United
(0)
Strabane Athletic
(0)
Armagh City
(0)
Institute
(0)
Warrenpoint Town
(-1)
Rathfriland Rangers
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+26%
Newry City AFC is +26% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
Glenavon
(1)
Armagh City
(0)
Queen's University
(0)
Ballinamallard United
(1)
Warrenpoint Town
(3)
Ards
(2)
Institute
(0)(3)
H&W Welders
(1)
Annagh United
(2)
Strabane Athletic
(2)
Armagh City
(3)
Institute
(0)
Warrenpoint Town
(2)
Rathfriland Rangers
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+11%
Loughgall condeded +11% more goals than Newry City AFC
1.78 / Match
Glenavon
(4)
Armagh City
(0)
Queen's University
(1)
Ballinamallard United
(6)
Warrenpoint Town
(3)
Ards
(1)
Institute
(0)(2)
H&W Welders
(1)
Annagh United
(2)
Strabane Athletic
(2)
Armagh City
(1)
Institute
(3)
Warrenpoint Town
(1)
Rathfriland Rangers
NIFL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newington Youth
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 2 |
Annagh United
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 3 |
Glenavon
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1.89 |
| 4 |
Queen's University
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 5 |
H&W Welders
|
9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Newry City AFC
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 8 |
Ballinamallard United
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 9 |
Institute
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 10 |
Dundela
|
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 11 |
Ards
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 12 |
Moyola Park
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 13 |
Loughgall
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 14 |
Strabane Athletic
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 15 |
Armagh City
|
9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 4 | 0.44 |
| 16 |
Rathfriland Rangers
|
9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 21 | -15 | 3 | 0.33 |
Odds
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