Round 1 of the McComb’s Coach Travel Intermediate Cup 26/27 has now been completed, with a strong mix of tight contests, extra‑time drama, and several standout scorelines across the weekend. Below is a full summary of all results.
Round 1 Results
- Valley Rangers 4–0 Newtowne A dominant performance from Valley Rangers, who controlled the tie from start to finish to secure a comfortable passage into Round 2.
- Craigavon City 3–4 St Oliver Plunkett (AET) One of the ties of the round. Craigavon City pushed hard, but St Oliver Plunkett edged the contest in extra time after a high‑scoring, end‑to‑end battle.
- Donegal Celtic 3–2 Richhill AFC (AET) Another match requiring extra time, with Donegal Celtic showing resilience to come from behind and seal their place in the next round.
- Downshire YM 2–3 Tandragee Rovers A tight encounter, with Tandragee Rovers taking their chances well to progress.
- Drumaness Mills 4–3 FC Mindwell A seven‑goal thriller, with Drumaness Mills holding off a late FC Mindwell push to secure victory.
- Albert Foundry 4–0 Seagoe A strong and assured performance from Albert Foundry, who advance with a convincing four‑goal win.
- Laurelvale 2–1 Aquinas Laurelvale edged a competitive tie, taking advantage of home conditions to secure a narrow but deserved win.
- Tobermore United 0–7 Markethill Swifts The biggest scoreline of the round. Markethill Swifts were clinical throughout, producing a commanding away performance.
- Dromore Amateurs 3–1 Tullyvallen A composed display from Dromore Amateurs, who managed the game well and progressed with a two‑goal margin.
Three clubs advance without playing after their opponents withdrew from the competition: Banbridge Rangers, Crewe United and Hanover.
They will be joined by the clubs who received a Round 1 bye:
- AFC Craigavon
- Fivemiletown United
- Lower Maze
- Portadown BBOB
- Seapatrick
- St Mary’s YC
- Windmill Stars
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