The second phase of the Under-21A Football Championship which is the quarter finals is scheduled for completion on Sunday 2nd November.
The first round proceeded without a hitch despite the unfriendly nature of the weather but Moneyglass, scheduled to meet St Brigid’s were forced to withdraw from the competition with their senior team competing in the Ulster campaign on Saturday.
All games at 12.00
Erin’s Own Cargin v St Brigid’s
Cargin impress in their opening round win over St James Aldergrove to conclude as winners and claim a place in the last eight of the competition.
In the event Aldergrove were caught napping from the outset in that one whilst the Erin’s Own lads on their own patch raced away from the start traps on the way to an early lead and an advantage in double figures at the half way stage.
The Aldergrove lads did gain in confidence in the second half, finding the net minutes after the restart but the home side had nipped away to pass the winning post with a 1-22 to 1-04 lead.
The Toome men will face tougher opposition as South Belfast side St Brigid’s visit their abode but Cargin looked the part in their opening round victory and they may well gain the day on home soil.
St. Enda’s v St Mary’s Aghagallon
Aghagallon recorded a big win over Portglenone in their opening game and impressed in a 5-20 to 0-16 victory over a young Casement’s side and will meet a St. Enda’s side making their entrance to the competition at the quarter-final stage.
The Glengormley men having enjoyed a ‘bye’ in the first round and enjoy ground advantage in this one but Aghagallon have the fire power to advance to the semi-final.
St Gall’s v St Paul’s
This all ‘city affair’ brings together St Gall’s and St Paul’s as they meet up at Milltown with the winner going forward to claim a place in the semi finals of the under-21 football championship.
St Paul’s had a bye in the first round but they are certain to be more than well prepared for this trip to St Gall’s.
St Gall’s have enjoyed a good 2025 season at senior level this term and the championship winners of 2024 were not asked a serious question in a first round win over the Johnnies, coming away with a 1-11 to 1-02 victory.
This one should be keenly contested but ground advantage may well prove crucial with St. Galls given the nod.
Under-21B Football Championship
The U21B championship is also scheduled to commence on Sunday with the four quarter-finals down for decision.
12-00pm Gort na Mona v St Joseph’s Glenavy (Pairc Mhic lonnrachtaigh)
12-00pm Tir na nOg v Ciceann Ard Eoin (Whitehill)
12-00pm St Marys Rasharkin v Padraig Sarsfields (Rasharkin)
2-00pm Lamh Dhearg v O’ Donovan Rossa (Lamh Dhearg)
U21A Creggan v Dunloy 7-00pm Monday (Creggan Kickhams)
County champions Dunloy opened their account with a victory over Con Magee’s Glenravel at Fr. Maginn Park. Their game has been moved to Monday night because of Cuchullian’s involvement in the Ulster Club Championship on Saturday
It was a hard earned win for Dunloy, coming away with a 2-08 to 1-09 victory thanks to an injury time goal and and they have conceded home advantage for this quarter final against Kickham’s Creggan.
Creggan impressed in their opening game with a 3-07 to 0-07 victory over All Saint’s and they will fancy their chances of advancing to the semi-final.
This one could be close and could go either way but ground advantage could swing it Creggan’s way.