NIFL Championship
Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
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Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town Prediction & Stats - NIFL Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town carries real history into this round of the NIFL Championship.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at The Showgrounds, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Newry City AFC the side to beat, with roughly 41% 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.
Newry City AFC Preview
Newry City AFC reach this fixture 3 match into their NIFL Championship. Here is where Newry City AFC stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
4 scored, at 1.33 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Newry City AFC, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Newry City AFC
15/08/2026 12:30
11/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 10:00
17/04/2026 15:00
10/04/2026 14:45
Warrenpoint Town: how they are travelling
Warrenpoint Town come in 3 matches into their NIFL Championship.
Here is what Warrenpoint Town have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
6 conceded, at 2 a game
Warrenpoint Town, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Warrenpoint Town
15/08/2026 10:00
11/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 10:00
18/04/2026 10:00
11/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head
Over 6 recent meetings between Newry City AFC and Warrenpoint Town:
Newry City AFC: 2 win(s)
Warrenpoint Town: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 2
An even record like this keeps the Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Newry City AFC
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Warrenpoint Town
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.1 | 0 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 0 | 2.32 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Warrenpoint Town to Win
Despite playing away, Warrenpoint Town enters this fixture as the favorite against Newry City AFC. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Warrenpoint Town on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.84 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
Fixture information - Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town
Match: Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town
Competition: NIFL Championship
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: The Showgrounds
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Stats
The statistics for Newry City AFC vs Warrenpoint Town that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 3.21
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 71%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 71%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
5
League: 9.1
Home Team
Newry City AFC
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Warrenpoint Town
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.1 | 0 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 0 | 2.32 |
Corners
0 / Match
100% Corners / Match
Warrenpoint Town received 100% more corners than Newry City AFC in the NIFL Championship
7 / Match
Rathfriland Rangers
(-1)
Glenavon
(-1)
Ballinamallard United
(-1)(-1)
Ards
(-1)
Armagh City
(5)
H&W Welders
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Rathfriland Rangers
(-1)
Glenavon
(-1)
Ballinamallard United
(-1)(-1)
Ards
(-1)
Armagh City
(0)
H&W Welders
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+33%
Newry City AFC is +33% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Rathfriland Rangers
(2)
Glenavon
(1)
Ballinamallard United
(1)(1)
Ards
(2)
Armagh City
(0)
H&W Welders
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+17%
Warrenpoint Town condeded +17% more goals than Newry City AFC
2 / Match
Rathfriland Rangers
(1)
Glenavon
(4)
Ballinamallard United
(0)(3)
Ards
(0)
Armagh City
(3)
H&W Welders
NIFL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ards
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Newington Youth
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Glenavon
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
H&W Welders
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Newry City AFC
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Loughgall
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Institute
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Queen's University
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Moyola Park
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Annagh United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Dundela
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 |
Ballinamallard United
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 13 |
Strabane Athletic
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Armagh City
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Rathfriland Rangers
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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