Warrenpoint Town welcome Newry City AFC at Q Radio Arena at Milltown, Warrenpoint on Saturday, Dec 26 at 4:00 PM in a Championship fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Warrenpoint Town come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Newry City AFC travel drawing too many games (3D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Warrenpoint Town and Newry City AFC have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Newry City AFC won 0–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

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