Ards welcome Newry City AFC at Clandeboye Park, Bangor on Saturday, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM in a Championship fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Ards come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Newry City AFC, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Ards face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Newry City AFC have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ards won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Ards a slight edge, but Newry City AFC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.