Dundela vs Glentoran

Glentoran took the lead inside 12 minutes when Jordan Jenkins found the net for the visitors, putting Declan Devine's side ahead early at Wilgar Park.

Dundela responded through Kenzie Beattie, who equalised in the 22nd minute. The hosts then turned the match on its head when G. Donnelly scored in the 32nd minute, sending Dundela into the break 2-1 up.

Glentoran made four substitutions at half-time, introducing Billy Crellin, Cameron Weatherup, Caolan Lindsay and Patrick Hoban. The changes paid dividends quickly.

Aaron McEneff pulled the visitors level in the 51st minute, and Jenkins struck again six minutes later to complete his brace and restore Glentoran's lead at 3-2.

Further substitutions followed for the Glens across the second half, with nine used in total, as Devine rotated his squad ahead of competitive fixtures. Dundela made no substitutions throughout the match.

Dundela pushed forward late on and were rewarded when M. Ferguson scored in the 75th minute to make it 3-3, a result that held through the final whistle.

No cards were issued in the friendly, which saw six goals from two sides preparing for the new season.

Ferguson's 75th-minute equaliser denied Glentoran a winning send-off in their final pre-season outing. The goal came after a period of sustained Dundela pressure, and the home side's continuity — they made zero substitutions — helped them maintain intensity late on against a Glentoran side that had changed nine players.

Jordan Jenkins (Glentoran) — Two goals (12', 57') in a sharp attacking display. The forward's movement and finishing were the standout elements of Glentoran's performance.

Aaron McEneff (Glentoran) — Scored the equaliser in the 51st minute, sparking the visitors' brief revival after half-time.

K. Beattie (Dundela) — Scored the equaliser that made it 1-1 and led Dundela's attacking efforts throughout.

M. Ferguson (Dundela) — The match-winner in the sense that his 75th-minute strike secured the draw for the hosts.

Player of the match: Jordan Jenkins (Glentoran) — two well-taken finishes.

The six-goal tally (HT 2-1 to Dundela) reflects the open, high-tempo nature of a pre-season friendly. Glentoran's nine substitutions disrupted their cohesion in the second half, while Dundela's unchanged line-up gave them stability. The match featured no bookings, consistent with the friendly context. From two pre-season friendlies — a 4-0 loss to Kilmarnock on 1 July and this 3-3 draw — Glentoran have scored three goals while conceding seven, suggesting defensive organisation remains a priority.

This was Glentoran's final pre-season warm-up before their competitive campaign begins on Thursday 9 July 2026, when they host Latvian side RFS at The BetMcLean Oval in the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round first leg (kick-off 19:30 BST). The two-legged tie concludes on 16 July.

Dundela continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 NIFL Championship season.

A typical pre-season friendly — high on goals, low on structure. Jenkins looks ready for the European campaign, but conceding three goals to a Championship side will concern Devine. The defensive issues need tightening before RFS visit The Oval on Thursday.

Match details: Friendlies Clubs (World), Season 2026. Venue: Wilgar Park, Belfast. Date: 4 July 2026.