Junior Cup 2026/27 – Round 1 Round‑Up

The opening round of the Junior Cup delivered a packed programme of fixtures across two weekends, with strong performances, high‑scoring ties and several notable results involving Mid Ulster clubs. Below is a full summary of the action from Round 1. Saturday 05 September 2026 – Key Results Armagh Celtic edged out Caledon Rovers in a...

Round 2 of the Clearer Water Irish Cup delivered a strong mix of tight contests, late drama and standout performances across all fixtures played on Saturday 12th September 2026. Several Mid Ulster clubs were involved, with four securing their place in the next stage of the competition. Below is the set of results from the...

Round 1 Fixtures Glenavy Reserves vs Donacloney Reserves Broomhedge Maghaberry Reserves vs Hillsborough Boys Reserves Goodyear Reserves vs Craigavon City Thirds Rectory Rangers Reserves vs Rathfriland Swifts Byes into Round 2: Hill Street Reserves, Moira Albion Reserves, Lurgan Town Thirds, Dunnaman Reserves, Annalong Reserves, Lurgan BBOB Reserves, Lisburn Rovers Reserves, Magheralin Village Reserves, Valley Rangers...

Round 2 of the Marshall Cup has now been completed, with ten fixtures confirmed for the next stage of the competition. Full draw is listed below: Ballyoran v Ballymacash Rangers Swifts Rathfriland Rangers Res v Armagh Celtic Ballynahinch Rangers v Epworth FC Broomhedge/Maghaberry v Lisburn Rovers Lisburn Youth v Goodyear Annalong v CGR FC Banbridge...

Round 2 of the Mid Ulster Cup is now confirmed, and Valley Rangers will be the sole remaining MUFL club progressing to the next stage after a dramatic victory over Newry City AFC, winning the tie on penalties. A special mention goes to Daniel Graham, just 16 years old, who delivered a standout moment for...

The race for the top scorer is well underway. The 2026/27 season kicked off on Saturday 1st August with our Intermediate divisions, and every division will crown its own Golden Boot winner this year. August Review – Intermediate A (Top 5) Harry Anderson – Banbridge Rangers (7) James Begley – Valley Rangers (5) N/A –...

1. Refereeing Journey I played football across the Mid Ulster area for many years with a number of different clubs, and I was fortunate enough to win a few league titles and cup competitions along the way. Unfortunately, at the age of 26 I suffered the first of two ACL ruptures, which ultimately meant I...

The Referee Beginners Course is coming to Cookstown – Mid Ulster Sports Arena on 20th & 27th September 2026. Scan the QR code on the poster to register and take your first step into refereeing. More info: irishfa.com/referees