With the first phase of divisions one and two completed both divisions will make further progress to determine the winners and the relegation issues.

It was decided during 2022 that change will be made to the division at the end of the current season with two teams relegated from the top division and just the winner from division two enjoying promotion to the top division.

Division two has made the split into section A and B and are progressing to determine the ultimate winner and relegation.

Division three carries on in their usual path with the outright winner in contention for a place in the division 2 in 2024 but there is no relegation issue in this grade.

Division1A

St Mary’s Ahoghill v Kickham’s Creggan  (Saturday 12-00pm)

Defending league champions Creggan have struggled to get it together in the early stages of the league but have gained in stride of late.

They are a full six points in arrears of the pace setting Casement’s who top the table and will travel to Clooney in the knowledge that anything less than a full return of the points would make the retention of the hard earned league title almost impossible.

The Ahoghill men have really impressed this term and hold a top four spot in the league table.

Confidence is high at Clooney at the moment, and they may well fancy their chances at gaining another couple of points in this one.

They did gain a spectacular victory last time when a last gasp Noel Crossey thunderbolt secured a full return of the points from a trip to Aghagallon to underline current wellbeing.

A close one looks in prospect but although Creggan will travel as favourites a home win in the circumstances cannot be ruled out.

St Mary’s Aghagallon v Erin’s Own Cargin – 600pm Sunday unless stated

A replay of last year’s senior championship decider in this one as St Mary’s Aghagallon play hosts to the reigning champions Cargin.

The St Mary’s men have impressed thus far in 2023 with the legendary Pete Mc Grath at the helm and their second place berth includes a win over the Cargin men in Toome.

Ronan Devlin’s Erin’s Own have enjoyed a good league run and although they may have eyes fixed on another direction they do remain within touching distance of the Eddie Fitzsimmons trophy.

A good game looks in prospect although both may field under strength but ground advantage may well tip the balance in favour of the St Mary’s men.

Lamh Dhearg v Casement’s Portglenone

Having enjoyed a good season to date John Mc Keever’s Casement’s will travel to Hannahstown for this one leading the way in the division and well in contention for a first ever Division One title.

The Portglenone men enjoy a four point lead over the chasing pack but this does look a tough one and Lamh Dhearg are certain to test their resolve.

The home side took a while to get going this term but they are tough opponents, especially on their own ground.

The Bannsider’s will travel in confidence and they might just edge it and keep their league title dream alive.

Division One B

St Ergnat’s Moneyglass v St John’s

Both Moneyglass and their visitors in this one, St John’s came close to gaining a place in the top six, both concluding with a commendable twelve points, a good place to start as they attempt to remain well above the relegation issue.

This looks like a good game in prospect and will attract a good crowd to the Marian Hill.

Moneyglass finished the first phase in the league programme with a good win at Hightown and if they remain in the same positivity they may well gain the day.

St Enda’s Glengormley v O’ Donovan Rossa – Sunday-6.00pm

St Enda’s struggled in the latter stages of the league and were without the services of their county players in a number of games. Karl McCabe’s charges will be seeking a good start to this second phase.

Their visitors Rossa visit Hightown with the Shaw’s Road side badly in need of points and although a touch inconsistent on occasions, Hugh McGettigan’s men are more than capable when in the mood.

The points at stake will prove valuable in this one and although the home side will give this a real lash an away win for Rossa looks possible.

St Brigid’s v Tir na nOg Randalstown

Another close one in prospect as Tir na nOg travel to Musgrave to meet St Brigid’s in a game that could go either way.

Both sides have 8 points to date and a win for either would certainly ease their relegation worries.

The circumstances will dictate a close, hard fought game is in prospect and ground advantage may sway it the way of St Brigid’s.

Division Two A

All games at 6.00pm

All Saint’s Ballymena v Michael Davitt’s

All Saints led the table all season but fell at home last time out to Glenravel who replace them as league leaders.

Michael Davitt’s have had a good season and took a point off the Ballymena side at Davitt’s Park in phase 1 but All Saints will be hoping to put last week’s defeat behind them and should collect the points

Con Magees look favourites for a return to the top grade as they lead the way in the division and Joe Casssidy’s side will start this one as firm favourites as they play hosts to St Joseph’ Glenavy.  

The Chapel Hill residents kept in touch with events at the top and promotion for a time and a win over Glenravel did hint at better but they have lost their way of late and are seven points in arrears of the top.

Glenavy really require a win in this one if they are to retain any hope but Con Magees will start as firm favourites and they should collect the points.

St James Aldergrove v Gort na Mona

The Aldergrove challenge at the top regained impetus last time out when they proved too strong for the visiting St Paul’s and they will look to keep the positivity going in this one as they play hosts to Gort na Mona.

The Gorts are off the pace with the front runners in the race for promotion and although they are capable of better this looks a tough test for the west Belfast side and a home win looks likely.

Division Two B

Kickham’s Ardoyne v St Paul’s – 4.00pm Saturday

Kickham’s Ardoyne have fared well following the ‘split’ and Martin Kane’s charges are well away from the relegation zone and leading the way in the B section.

St Paul’s are out of danger at the minute but struggling to gain impetus and although they will travel across to the north side of the city confidence a home win and another couple of points for the Kickham’s looks probable.

St Patrick’s Lisburn v Patrick Sarsfields

Lisburn based St Patrick’s are struggling to get a first win and they will look for improvement again as the Sarsfield’s men travel to Lisburn.

The Paddies have proved unpredictable in their performances in 2023 but they will travel to Lisburn in a positive mode for this assignment and should return to the Bear Pits with the points gained.

Cuchullian’s Dunloy v St Teresa’s – Sunday -11.00am

Cuchullian’s have struggled to get it together for the season and the reigning Intermediate football champions will play hosts to St Teresa’s in this one seeking late improvement.

St Teresa’s have 11 points from 13 starts and occupy a safe mid table slot and they can add a couple of points from this one.

Division Three

Naomh Comhghall v St Mary’s Rasharkin- 5-00pm Saturday

St. Mary’s Rasharkin continue their relentless push towards the division 3 title

As they travel to Antrim to meet St. Comgall’s. The Antrim town side are usually strong contenders in this division but have not been at their best this season but could provide the Dreen side with a challenge.

St. Mary’s have been unstoppable this year however and should record another win.

St. Agnes v Laochra Loch Lao Sunday-6.00pm

Laochra have shown big improvement this year and should have the edge over St. Agnes in this one though with home advantage the Aggies will not go down without a fight.

Wolfe Tones v O’Donnell’s- 600pm Sunday

O’Donnell’s currently sit in second place in the league table, just a point behind Rasharkin but with a game more played and should keep in touch with the league leaders with a win here.

Pearses v Eire Og–

Third placed Na Piarsaigh should maintain their third place slot with a win over Eire Og who occupy a mid-table spot.