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Ards — Overview

Recent Form

Ards's last 5 matches: 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses. Most recent game was against Warrenpoint Town. Recent form is one of the strongest predictors of upcoming match outcomes.

@ Warrenpoint Town(Away)

0 – 12026-04-25

@ Institute(Away)

3 – 12026-04-18

vs Armagh City(Home)

2 – 12026-04-10

vs Dundela(Home)

0 – 12026-04-04

@ Ballinamallard United(Away)

0 – 22026-03-28

Season Statistics

Comprehensive team statistics derived from match data including goals scored and conceded, home and away performance splits, and form charts. Each metric is computed from official match results across all competitions this season. These statistics reveal patterns in attacking strength, defensive solidity, and situational performance that directly inform match-result, over/under, and handicap betting decisions.

Season Record

	Home	Away	Total
Played	16	17	33
Won	7	5	12
Drawn	3	4	7
Lost	6	8	14

Goals

Scored

1.5 per game

Conceded

1.4 per game

Goals by minute

Manager

J. Bailie

Northern Ireland

Championship 2025

8Ards

P 33W 12D 7L 14GD +4Pts 43

8Ards

P 38W 15D 7L 16GD +5Pts 52

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
8	Ards	33	12	7	14	50	46	+4	43
8	Ards	38	15	7	16	56	51	+5	52

Ards are currently 8 in the Championship with 43 points from 33 matches (goal difference: +4). leads the table. The standings show form, goal difference, and qualification/relegation zones — key context for evaluating match odds.

Ards — Recent Transfers

M. TomFree agent

From:Bangor→To:Ards2026-01-27

O. McCartFree agent

From:Ards→To:Crusaders FC2025-08-05

A. SteeleTransfer

From:Ards→To:Carrick Rangers2025-07-01

L. NewellFree agent

From:Ards→To:Newry City AFC2025-06-30

A. MooreFree agent

From:Ards→To:Portadown2025-06-30

A. SteeleFree agent

From:Ards→To:Carrick Rangers2025-06-30

J. ReillyFree agent

From:Bangor→To:Ards2025-06-29

R. Nixon—

From:Bangor→To:Ards2025-01-27

J. Given—

From:Carrick Rangers→To:Ards2025-01-24

B. Deane—

From:Ards→To:Glenavon FC2025-01-11

D. Roohi—

From:Ballyclare Comrades→To:Ards2025-01-09

C. DobbinN/A

From:Portadown→To:Ards2024-08-21

G. DonnellyN/A

From:Ballyclare Comrades→To:Ards2024-08-20

O. McCartN/A

From:Newry City AFC→To:Ards2024-08-16

E. SimpsonLoan

From:Larne→To:Ards2024-07-28

B. DeaneLoan

From:Glenavon FC→To:Ards2024-07-19

N. ShieldsN/A

From:Ards→To:Queen's University2024-07-01

Z. BarrN/A

From:Portadown→To:Ards2024-07-01

M. CarsonN/A

From:Loughgall→To:Ards2024-07-01

M. MatthewsN/A

From:Glenavon FC→To:Ards2024-07-01

Player	Type	From	To	Date
M. Tom	Free agent	Bangor	Ards	2026-01-27
O. McCart	Free agent	Ards	Crusaders FC	2025-08-05
A. Steele	Transfer	Ards	Carrick Rangers	2025-07-01
L. Newell	Free agent	Ards	Newry City AFC	2025-06-30
A. Moore	Free agent	Ards	Portadown	2025-06-30
A. Steele	Free agent	Ards	Carrick Rangers	2025-06-30
J. Reilly	Free agent	Bangor	Ards	2025-06-29
R. Nixon	—	Bangor	Ards	2025-01-27
J. Given	—	Carrick Rangers	Ards	2025-01-24
B. Deane	—	Ards	Glenavon FC	2025-01-11
D. Roohi	—	Ballyclare Comrades	Ards	2025-01-09
C. Dobbin	N/A	Portadown	Ards	2024-08-21
G. Donnelly	N/A	Ballyclare Comrades	Ards	2024-08-20
O. McCart	N/A	Newry City AFC	Ards	2024-08-16
E. Simpson	Loan	Larne	Ards	2024-07-28
B. Deane	Loan	Glenavon FC	Ards	2024-07-19
N. Shields	N/A	Ards	Queen's University	2024-07-01
Z. Barr	N/A	Portadown	Ards	2024-07-01
M. Carson	N/A	Loughgall	Ards	2024-07-01
M. Matthews	N/A	Glenavon FC	Ards	2024-07-01

Ards's 20 most recent transfer moves, including M. Tom, O. McCart. New arrivals may need time to integrate, while departures can weaken squad depth mid-season.

Ards — Season by Season

Ards's performance across 1 seasons (2025–2025), with 2025 highlighted. Best season: 2025. Long-term trajectory helps identify whether current form is sustainable or due for regression.

★ Current season