The draws for the championships are imminent but in the meantime the league continues and another full round of fixtures have been set for Wednesday evening for all of the divisions.
Division One (all games at 6.45)
St Mary’s Ahoghill v Erin’s Own Cargin
Ahoghill got little change from their trip to Casement’s last time and they are set to be asked another tough question in this one as reigning county champions Cargin visit.
The St Mary’s men had a couple of wins to date but a lengthy injury list has impacted.
The Toome men may well start this one as favourites but Chris Mc Glone’s charges are more than capable of finding any chink’s visible in the Cargin armour.
St Enda’s Glengormley v St John’s
St. John’s have started the season well but will be tested by a St. Enda’s side who have two wins from three starts with a draw not ruled out.
Lamh Dhearg v St Gall’s
Lamh Dhearg have not been at their best to date as they welcome St. Gall’s to Hannastown.
St Gall’s are in the process of team building but the Milltown side have a couple of wins under the belts in the present campaign and they will travel to Hannahstown in search of another couple of points.
This may well be a close one but if the home side can produce their best form they may well take the points.
Kickham’s Creggan v Tir na nOg Randalstown
Tir na nOg play hosts to their close rivals Creggan at Whitehill and this one is certain to be keenly contested.
The home side collected their first points when they beat Lamh Dhearg at Whitehill which may well prove a confidence booster.
This fixture always generates a good attendance and this one is likely to prove the same and although this one should be close and away win looks likely.
St Mary’s Aghagallon v 0’ Donovan Rossa
Last season’s beaten county finalists Aghagallon entertain Rossa and following a good start to their present campaign should gain another win in this one.
Rossa opened their 2023 programme with a victory and the Shaw’s road side will travel in search of a second win but Aghagallon should gain another win.
St Ergnat’s Moneyglass v Casement’s Portglenone
6-45pm Friday
Moneyglass have settled well in division 1 following promotion last term and have recorded a couple of wins to date away to St Brigid’s and at home to Rossa but this looks a tough assignment as the currently unbeaten Casements visit.
Portglenone are unbeaten to date and they will travel to the Marian Hill in confidence but should be wary of the home side who were unlucky last time out against St. John’s at Corrigan.
Casement’s will start this one as favourites, but the home side will ask their visitors questions aplenty.
Division Two (all games at 6.45pm)
Con Magees Glenravel v St Teresa’s
Con Magees have enjoyed a good start to the season and remain unbeaten after a couple of starts with a share of the points at home to All Saint’s and a win over the visiting St Paul’s and they should secure a second win here.
St Teresa’s have recorded a couple of wins from their four starts but Glenravel will start as firm favourites and a home win looks likely.
St Joseph’s Glenavy v Gort na Mona
Glenavy have one win and a draw from their four starts as they welcome unbeaten Gort na Mona to Chapel Hill.
Gort na Mona were relegated from the top grade at the end of the 2022 season but they are undefeated to date in division 2 and will travel in search of another brace of points.
Glenavy, despite home advantage will start this one as underdogs but it could be close with a draw possible.
Patrick Sarsfield’s v St Paul’s
Neighbours Sarsfield’s and St Paul’s cross swords at the Bear Pit and this looks like a close one.
St Paul’s are ahead in the ratings at present but neither have been in great form to date.
Little may separate them at conclusion but ground advantage may well play a part and is the prime factor in giving the nod to the Paddies to gain a couple of valuable points.
Kickham’s Ardoyne v Cuchullian’s Dunloy
Cuchullian’s Dunloy have struggled to make any sort of impact in the league thus far.
The dual club have just one point on board from a draw away to Lisburn and remain in search of their opening victory as they travel to meet Ardoyne.
Ardoyne have been impressive this year and a good victory over St Paul’s last time out underlined current wellbeing.
This could well be close but Dunloy will need to find improvement if they are to get anything from this one and the present climate suggests a home win.
Michael Davitt’s v All Saints Ballymena
Michael Davitt’s have started the present season well and have maximum points from three starts as they welcome Ballymena to Davitt’s Park.
All Saints are a point ahead of their hosts but have played a game more and this looks like a tough fixture for the visitors. Little may separate the combatants at conclusion with Davitt’s given a tentative nod.
St Patrick’s Lisburn v St James Aldergrove
Aldergrove have hit the ground running this term and they will travel to Lisburn to meet St Patrick’s in a confident mood.
The Lisburn side have struggled in division 2 after gaining promotion last year but they drew with Dunloy recently and that does suggest improvement.
Aldergrove will start as favourites and recent form does hint strongly at an away win.
Division Three (all games at 6.45pm)
St Mary’s Rasharkin v St Comgall’s Antrim
An all South West encounter as Rasharkin welcome St Comgall’s to Dreen.
Rasharkin are unbeaten to date and although St Comgall’s will test their hosts a home win looks likely.
Laochra Loch Lao v St Agnes
This looks like another close one as these two in form sides meet with the Aggies travelling to meet Laochra Loch Lao.
There’s nothing between them at present but a home win will ensure Laochra Loch Lao nip ahead of the Woodland’s men in the league table.
Cardinal O’ Donnell’s v Wolfe Tones
Cardinal O’ Donnell’s remain unbeaten in the league and the MacRory Park side welcome Wolfe Tones to the Whiterock Road with a home win likely.
Eire Og v Patrick Pearses
Pearses lead the way in the division’s standing at present and they will start this one as firm favourites to retain their positive record to date.
Friday 1414th April
Reserve Leagues (All games 6.45pm)
Division One
Lamh Dhearg v St Galls
Kickham’s Creggan v Tir na Nog
St Mary’s Aghagallon v 0’ Donavon Rossa
Division Two
St Mary’s Rasharkin v Con Magees Glenravel
St Paul’s v All Saint’s Ballymena
Michael Davitt’s v St Patrick’s Lisburn
Kickham’s Ardoyne v Erin’s Own Cargin (b)
St Joseph’s Glenavy v Patrick Sarsfield’s
St Mary’s Ahoghill v St James Aldergrove