Loughgall welcome Rathfriland Rangers at Lakeview Park, Loughgall on Saturday, Dec 19 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.

Loughgall come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Rathfriland Rangers travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Loughgall and Rathfriland Rangers have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Rathfriland Rangers won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Loughgall win or a draw looks most likely.