Intermediate A
It was a high-scoring afternoon across Intermediate A with several important results at both ends of the table. Windmill Stars produced the result of the day, defeating Lower Maze 6-2 away from home, while Tandragee Rovers claimed an impressive 3-1 victory at Fivemiletown United. Bourneview Mill continued their strong form with a 4-2 success over Valley Rangers, while Richhill AFC recorded a solid 2-0 win against Laurelvale. Elsewhere, Banbridge Rangers edged past FC Mindwell 2-1, and Crewe United defeated Moneyslane by the same scoreline.
Intermediate B
There were goals aplenty in Intermediate B. Lurgan Celtic produced the biggest win of the division, hammering PSNI 7-1, while Seagoe defeated Dromore Amateurs 3-1. Tullyvallen maintained momentum with a convincing 3-1 victory over AFC Craigavon.
Division One
Glenavy sent out a major statement with a ruthless 9-0 victory over Rectory Rangers, the largest league win of the weekend. In the day’s other fixture, Sandy Hill secured a narrow but important 2-1 success against Caledon Rovers.
Division Two
Two closely contested matches saw Armagh Celtic edge past Annalong 1-0, while Gilford Crusaders claimed a valuable 3-2 victory over Lurgan BBOB.
Division Three
There was movement throughout Division Three as several promotion hopefuls picked up points. Ballynahinch Rangers were in devastating form, winning 6-0 away to CGR, while Ballyoran defeated Donacloney 5-1. Broomhedge Maghaberry recorded a comfortable 3-0 win against Loughshore United, and Armagh Blues claimed a 2-0 away victory at Magheralin Village. Moira Albion edged out AFC Dungannon 3-2 in one of the most entertaining games of the day. The fixture between Dungannon Rovers and Castlecaulfield was postponed.
Reserve Championship
Oxford Sunnyside U23 delivered the performance of the reserve divisions, crushing Crewe United U23 9-0. Coagh United Reserves also picked up an important 3-2 win over Richhill AFC Reserves.
Reserve Division One
A thrilling encounter saw Killymoon Rangers Reserves and Valley Rangers Swifts share eight goals in a 4-4 draw. Lurgan Celtic Reserves defeated Lower Maze Reserves 4-2, while Ambassadors Reserves won 2-1 away at Markethill Swifts Reserves. The match between Banbridge Town Reserves and Ballyvea Reserves was abandoned with Banbridge Town leading 3-0.
Reserve Division Two
The biggest reserve league result came at Hillmount Park, where Dromore Amateurs Reserves thrashed Annalong Reserves 9-1. Craigavon City III edged Lurgan Town III 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller, while Glenavy Reserves won 6-0 away to Rectory Rangers Reserves. Ballymacash Rangers Swifts defeated Goodyear Reserves 2-1, and Dromara Village III shared the points in a 3-3 draw with Tullyvallen Reserves.
Reserve Division Three
Tandragee Rovers III secured a comfortable 6-1 victory over Broomhedge Maghaberry Reserves, while FC Mindwell Reserves defeated Magheralin Village Reserves 4-0. Dunnaman Reserves and Gilford Crusaders Reserves played out a 3-3 draw.
Cup Competitions
It was another exciting weekend of cup football across the Mid Ulster Football League, with plenty of goals, penalty shootout drama and several impressive performances as clubs booked their places in the next round of their respective competitions.
Isaac Gilkinson Premier Cup
A closely fought encounter at Stangmore Park saw Newmills edge past Lurgan Town by three goals to two. The home side held their nerve in an entertaining contest to secure progression to the next round.
Alan Wilson Cup
There was late drama in the Alan Wilson Cup as Craigavon City overcame St Mary’s YC on penalties following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time. Elsewhere, Ambassadors claimed a 2-1 victory over Markethill Swifts, while Bessbrook United advanced with a hard-earned 2-1 win away to Hanover.
O’Hara Cup
Several teams booked their place in the next round with convincing performances. St Mary’s YC Reserves ran out 4-0 winners against Donacloney Reserves, while Tandragee Rovers Reserves defeated Rathfriland Rangers Swifts 2-0.
The tie of the round saw Laurelvale Reserves and Craigavon City Reserves finish level at 2-2 before Laurelvale progressed 5-4 in the penalty shootout. Bourneview Mill Reserves edged out Hill Street Reserves 3-2, while Hanover Reserves produced one of the performances of the day with a comprehensive 7-0 victory over Moira Albion Reserves. Seagoe Reserves also progressed with a 4-1 win against Hillsborough Boys Reserves.
Wilmor Johnston Memorial Cup
The standout result of the competition came at Lakeview Park where Banbridge Rangers Reserves delivered an outstanding display, defeating AFC Craigavon Reserves 8-0 to secure their passage into the next round.
Mid Ulster Shield
Goals were in abundance throughout the Third Round of the Mid Ulster Shield.
Mayobridge recorded the biggest win of the round, defeating Newmills Reserves 8-0, while Riverdale progressed with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Cookstown RBL Swifts. Rathfriland Rangers Reserves also impressed with an 8-1 success against Scarva Rangers.
Additional victories were recorded by West End Hibs, Lurgan Town U23, Dunnaman and Cookstown Olympic, all securing their place in the next round.
Junior Shield
The Mid Ulster Football League’s representatives exited the Third Round of the Junior Shield following a difficult afternoon against strong opposition.
Ballyvea came agonisingly close to forcing a replay but were edged out 3-2 at home by Harryville Homers in a closely contested encounter. Meanwhile, Lisburn Rovers bowed out after a 3-1 defeat to Berlin Swifts, ending the league’s interest in this season’s competition.