Loughgall vs Dungannon Swifts

The Swifts took control early and never relented. Dillon struck first in the 25th minute, finding the net from open play to give the visitors a deserved lead at the break (0-1).

Dungannon turned the screw after half-time. Two quickfire goals — the first in the 51st minute, followed by another in the 67th — extended the lead to 3-0 before Loughgall had a chance to respond. H. Norton pulled one back for the hosts in the 78th minute, but any hope of a comeback was short-lived: Dungannon added a fourth in the 88th minute to restore the three-goal margin and close out a comfortable victory.

The second goal, scored just six minutes into the second half (51'), killed the contest. Loughgall had contained the Swifts to a single-goal deficit at the interval, but the quick strike so soon after the restart forced the home side to chase the game, creating space Dungannon exploited ruthlessly.

• K. Dillon (Dungannon Swifts) — Scored the opening goal in the 25th minute and set the tone for the Swifts' dominant display. Named player of the match.
• Dungannon's second-half scorers — Two goals in 16 minutes (51', 67') effectively sealed the result before the hour mark.
• H. Norton (Loughgall) — Scored a well-taken consolation in the 78th minute, the home side's only bright spot in attack.

Dungannon's four-goal haul continues a trend in this fixture: 78% of the nine meetings between these sides have gone Over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in 78% of them. The Swifts have now won six of the nine encounters since 2022, reinforcing their head-to-head dominance. Loughgall, meanwhile, will be concerned at conceding four goals in a pre-season fixture, even accounting for the experimental nature of friendlies.

As a pre-season friendly, the result carries no competitive weight, but it offers a clear form marker. Dungannon Swifts look sharp in attack ahead of the upcoming season, while Loughgall have defensive work to do before competitive action resumes. Both sides will use the remaining pre-season schedule to fine-tune before their respective league campaigns.

A one-sided friendly that told bettors and fans more about Dungannon's attacking sharpness than about Loughgall's resilience. The Swifts' second-half surge was the decisive period, and Dillon's early strike set the pattern. Loughgall will need to tighten up at the back before the season proper begins.