Another full round of fixtures as the end of the first phase of the competition, and the ‘split’ draws near.
At completion of this round the top six teams will proceed on a single round basis to determine league champions to claim the league title while the remaining teams will proceed on the same basis to determine the relegation issue.
Sunday 21st May
Division One
All games at 2-00pm
St Brigid’s v St Gall’s
South Belfast based St Brigid’s have endured a poor return for their efforts thus far and they will travel to Milltown to meet St Gall’s in need of a win.
They are in a spot of trouble following a latest defeat at the hands of Tir na nOg and are marooned at the bottom of the table.
St. Gall’s have been going fairly well this year and unless their visitors can find the improvement required a home win does look likely.
O’ Donavan Rossa v Tir na nOg
Tir na nOg have mixed the good with the bad this year but they picked up two useful points last time out with a win over St. Brigid’s.
The Whitehill side have six points to date but remain close to the relegation zone and they will travel in search of a much needed victory.
Rossa sit one place below their visitors with six points from 9 starts but
with home advantage will start as favourites and although the South West side will ask questions a Rossa victory looks on.
St Enda’s v Kickham’s Creggan
Creggan recovered from a run of poor results to beat Moneyglass last time out but still sit too close to the bottom of the table for comfort.
The Kickham’s had only 2 wins for their efforts prior to than win over St Ergnat’s and they will travel up to Hightown in search of another couple of points to aid progress to a top six finishing place.
St Enda’s also remain with a chance of a top six spot but they need the addition of points from their remaining fixtures to aid their cause.
Points are at a premium in this one and a close encounter is anticipated with the Kickham’s just given the nod.
St Mary’s Aghagallon v Lamh Dhearg
St Mary’s Aghagallon with fifteen points on board as the ‘split’ approaches are certain to be involved in the top six contest as they welcome the inform Lamh Dhearg.
The Hannahstown men have really gained in stride of late and they will travel to the Soldiers Town Road venue in a positive mood.
This could be close but ground advantage will ensure the Aghagallon men will start as favourites and they may well claim victory.
Division Two
All games at 2.00 pm
Gort na Mona v St James Aldergrove
Gort na Mona lost their first division status last term and after a strong start in division 2 have faltered recently but a good away win at Sarsfields last time out has kept them in touch with the top six.
They face a tough opponent on Sunday when they take on an Aldergrove side who are unbeaten to date but dropped their first point to league leaders, All Saints on Wednesday night.
St. James’ have enjoyed a positive league campaign to date and they will travel to Enright Park hoping to maintain their unbeaten run with another close one in prospect and a share of the spoils not to be ruled out.
Cuchullian’s Dunloy v Michael Davitt’s
Cuchullian’s Dunloy have struggled this season and with only a single point to date they look certain to face a fight for survival in the second division.
The dual club are running out of games to earn points and they will play hosts to Davitt’s in what is their penultimate game certain in the knowledge that they will reside in the bottom six of the division.
Davitt’s, started the season well but have faltered recently and will travel in search of a morale boosting victory and they may well be rewarded unless the reigning Intermediate football champions can find their mojo.
Patrick’s Sarsfield’s v Kickham’s Ardoyne
Both sides remain in touch of a top six place with Ardoyne beating Davitt’s on Wednesday night while Sarsfields gave Glenravel a run for their money last time only losing out by a point.
Kickham’s will travel to the Bear Pit looking to maintain that good form but
with ground advantage likely to aid the Paddies to a win.
St Joseph’s Glenavy v Con Magee’s Glenravel
Glenravel currently sit second in the division and a place in the top six looks certain for Joe Cassidy’s charges.
They edged out Sarsfields at Fr. Maginn Park on Wednesday night and will take the road to Glenavy in search of another positive return.
Glenavy have enjoyed a fairly good season to date and they will play hosts to the Glensmen with a full return of the points required to ensure a place in the top six.
The Chapel Hill side face a tough challenge in this one but a win is not beyond them and their greater need may see them take the points but it could go either way.
All Saint’s Ballymena v St Patrick’s Lisburn
All Saint’s Ballymena have enjoyed an excellent season to date and top the division 2 table at present as they face St. Patrick’s Lisburn in their final fixture of the opening faze.
They remain unbeaten to date but have drawn three of their ten fixtures and will be hoping to finish with a win in their last game before the split.
St Patricks have struggled after gaining promotion from division 3 last season and they are unlikely to get anything from their trip to Ballymena.
Division Three
All games at 2.00 pm
Wolfe Tones v Patrick Pearses
This one involves sides from the North side of the city and although Wolfe Tones will give their all, another win for the high flying Pearses looks probable
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St Mary’s Rasharkin top of the table with ten straight wins in the league and are likely to increase that run further from the v sit of St. Agnes.
St Malachy’s v Laochra Loch Lao
Laochra Loch Lao have lost their last two games to Naomh Comhghall and Rasharkin but should return to winning ways from the visit of St. Malachy’s.
Cardinal O’ Donnell’s v Eire Og
Mc Crory Park residents O’ Donnell’s remain in close touch with goings on at the top of the division and they may well add another couple of points as prize for victory here as South Belfast side Eire Og pay a visit to their abode on the Whiterock road.
St Mary’s Rasharkin top of the table with ten straight wins in the league and are likely to increase that run further from the v sit of St. Agnes.
St Mary’s Rasharkin v St Agnes
St Mary’s Rasharkin top of the table with ten straight wins in the league and are likely to increase that run further from the v sit of St. Agnes.
St Malachy’s v Laochra Loch Lao
Laochra Loch Lao have lost their last two games to Naomh Comhghall and Rasharkin but should return to winning ways from the visit of St. Malachy’s.
Cardinal O’ Donnell’s v Eire Og
Mc Crory Park residents O’ Donnell’s remain in close touch with goings on at the top of the division and they may well add another couple of points as prize for victory here as South Belfast side Eire Og pay a visit to their abode on the Whiterock road.