As the football league approaches the end of the first phase another full round of fixtures has been arranged for the mid-week setting on Wednesday evening in all of the divisions.

Division One (all games at 7.15pm)

Kickham’s Creggan v Tir na nOg

Tir na nOg make the short journey to meet neighbours Kickham’s Creggan in a fixture which is likely to draw a good crown to the Staffordstown Road.

The home side remain in touch at the top of the table and are currently holding a healthy return of 18 points to date and very much involved in the race for the league title, only four points behind the pace setters and will aim for the win to ensure they remain in touch.

The Og’s will also travel with positive intentions but for different reason as with just six points banked to date they need the points to retain league status.

Creggan will start as firm favourites and although their visitors will be giving their all in search of points it is difficult to see anything other than a home win to ensure the home side remain in the chase for league honours.

Casement’s Portglenone v Erin’s Own Cargin

County champions Cargin suffered their first league defeat of the season when St. Brigid’s visited Toome in their last game. That one saw the reigning league holders win by  0-16 to 0-11 to end the home side’s unbeaten run.

Cargin will be keen to put that defeat behind them as they travel to meet a Portglenone side they have already beaten this year in the O’Cahan Cup final.  

Casement’s are still in the running for a top 4 finish that would give them a place in the league play-offs while, barring accidents Cargin have already ensured their place in the semi-finals.

The Portglenone men’s greater need could inspire them to another victory but I would expect Cargin to get back to winning ways but a draw is not to be ruled out.

O’ Donovan Rossa v All Saint’s Ballymena

Rossa have really struggled to get it together this term and the Shaw’s road residents currently sit at the bottom of the table with only 2 wins.

The home side have really struggled to get it together though they did record a good win over Aldergrove recently but look in serious bother as the end of the league draws ever closer.

 A trip to Dunloy and a home game against St. Brigid’s completes their programme following the visit of All Saints on Wednesday night and Hugh McGettigan’s side will need at least two wins from those games to have any chance of survival

All Saint’s sit in second place at present and will travel to Belfast intent on keeping their play-off place intact but Rossa will not give up their division 1 status without a fight and All Saints will need to be at their best if they are to claim the points.  

St Mary’s Aghagallon v St James Aldergrove

St Mary’s have struggled this season with only seven points to date but another win would guarantee their safety and they will see this one as an opportunity to secure their division 1 status.

Aldergrove have enjoyed a good season with seven victories to date and sit in a safe mid-table berth with division 1 football guaranteed for another year.

Aghagallon have been poor this season but with their county players back on board they may well have enough to get the win they so badly need

Con Magee’s Glenravel v St Paul’s

Con Magees have enjoyed a good 2025 as their place in the top ten strongly suggests and they will look to make further addition in this one as St Pauls visit Fr. Maginn Park.

It took Shaw’s road side a time to get their bearings back in the top grade but a recent win over the inform St Galls would suggest that they are on the road back.

This may well be a close one but the Glensmen will start as favourites on their own sod and they may well make addition to their points haul.

St John’s v Lamh Dhearg

The Johnnies have really struggled this season and at present the Corrigan men have only six points from two wins and two draws and sit second bottom in the ratings.

Lamh Dhearg have 14 points and occupy a snug spot in the table and they will travel to Corrigan in search of further points.

This may well be a close one and although the home side have struggled, they can never be discounted and this one may well end up honours even with a draw possible.

St Gall’s v St Brigid’s

St Galls and their visitors in this one St Brigid’s have enjoyed good seasons to date and both reside in the top six at present with St Brigid’s 2 places higher than the Milltown men in fourth spot.

This could be a close one but St Brigid’s have been in good form recently and defeated cargin last time out and they should have enough to take the points.

St Mary’s Ahoghill v Cuchullian’s Dunloy

St Mary’s Ahoghill sit too close to the bottom for comfort but Eamon Brady’s charges can never be written off and were unfortunate not to take something from their visit to All Saints last time out. They dominated the second half of that one at Slemish Park but missed too many chances and paid the price.

Cuchullian’s have eight points in the league to date and although they will travel in search of further addition Eamon Brady’s charges may get the win they so badly need.

Division Two A  (all games at 7.15pm)

St Ergnat’s Moneyglass v Patrick Sarsfield’s

Moneyglass and Sarsfields are level on points at the top of the table, both having gained 21 points with St Ergnat’s ahead on score difference.

This one is certain to attract a good audience to the Marian Hill venue and there will be little between them at the end but home advantage may well prove the decisive factor.

St Joseph’s Glenavy v St Patrick’s Lisburn

Little separates this duo to date but the Lisburn side lead the way on points, having banked 12 with the St Joseph’s men three in arrears on 9.

This may well prove to be a close one but ground advantage may well prove the difference with Glenavy hoping to avenge an away defeat to the Lisburn side and they may well claim both points.

St Comgall’s Antrim v St Enda’s

St Comgall’s have ground advantage in this one as they play host to St Enda’s at Dunsilly where first meet second in division 2B.

The home side have performed well in their first season back in division 2 and will give this one a real lash but St Enda’s have been showing good form recently and they may well pick up a full return of points.

Michael Davitt’s v St Mary’s Rasharkin

Both Michael Davitt’s and their visitors in this one, St Mary’s Rasharkin have found the going somewhat tough this term.

Rasharkin gained promotion in 2024 but have been decimated by injury this term and they will do well to get anything from their visit to Davitt’s Park.

Division Three (all games at 7.15 pm)

Wolfe Tones v Cardinal O’ Donnell’s

Wolfe Tones enjoy ground advantage but they have struggled this term with just one win and O’Donnell’s should have enough to gain another brace of points.

Eire Og v St Agnes

St Agnes have enjoyed a grand season to date with only one defeat as they retain leadership of the division on 18  points.

Eire Og have struggled this term and they look likely to suffer another defeat at the hands of the league leaders.

St Malachy’s v Pearse’s

St. Malachy’s have banked 11 points to date to ensure a snug position in the ratings as they play hosts to Pearses.

Pearses remain a few points behind their hosts and they will have to be at their best if they are to improve their position in the table.

Kickham’s Ardoyne v Laochra Loch Lao

Kickham’s Ardoyne sit third in the table at present and recorded a good win over unbeaten St. Agnes recently and a win here would see them climb above their visitors, Laochra Loch Lao.

Laochra Loch Lao have enjoyed a good campaign to date and have fifteen points and trail St. Agnes by three at the top.

This one will be fiercely contested but ground advantage may well edge it in favour of the Kickham’s with a draw not to be ruled out.