Rathfriland Rangers host Annagh United at Iveagh Park, Rathfriland on Saturday, Jan 16 at 4:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 2 points in the Championship, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Rathfriland Rangers come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Annagh United, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Rathfriland Rangers and Annagh United have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Rathfriland Rangers won 2–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 6.0 per game in recent meetings.

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