Ards vs Newington – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
03/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NIFL Championship - Round 20

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)

Chances of winning


Ards
41.5%
Draw
26.6%
Newington
32%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
33.7% 24.8% 41.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

33.2% 25.2% 42.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Ards has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Ards's performance.
  • Newington has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-9.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Newington might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Ards than the current prediction. (-8.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Ards that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Newington than the current prediction. (+10.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Newington could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Ards - Newington Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.19
    (2.7)
    3.42
    (3.67)
    2.85
    (2.19)
    10%
    (10.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    Preview Facts
    • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 10 in the zone NIFL Championship (Relegation Group: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NIFL Championship (Promotion Group: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ards won 1.
    • Ards has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • In recent matches, Newington has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Newington may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Ards won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 15:17. (average 1.5:1.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Ards won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:10. (average 1.5:1.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Ards - Newington were as follows:
    17.01.2026 Newington - Ards 2:0
    04.10.2025 Newington - Ards 0:3
    22.02.2025 Ards - Newington 1:1
    02.11.2024 Newington - Ards 2:2
    13.04.2024 Ards - Newington 1:1
    Latest results of Ards
    24.01.2026 Ards - Institute FC 0:0
    17.01.2026 Newington - Ards 2:0
    10.01.2026 Dungannon Swifts - Ards 3:0
    30.12.2025 Armagh City - Ards 0:8
    26.12.2025 Ards - Warrenpoint Town 0:0
    Latest results of Newington
    24.01.2026 Annagh United - Newington 3:2
    17.01.2026 Newington - Ards 2:0
    13.01.2026 Glenavon - Newington 4:2
    30.12.2025 Institute FC - Newington 3:3
    Northern Irish Championship Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Annagh ✔ 30204649:242564
    2Limavady ✔ 30188451:302162
    3H&W Welders ✔ 30167772:353755
    4Loughgall301311644:291550
    5Newington301361160:461445
    6Queens Univ301011934:39-541
    7Institute301171242:40240
    8Ards291061343:42136
    9Warrenpoint291061341:40136
    10Ballinamallard30881435:47-1232
    11Dundela ✔ 30391834:68-3418
    12Armagh ✔ 30432326:91-6515

          Promotion ~ NIFL Championship (Promotion Group: )
          NIFL Championship (Relegation Group: )

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Annagh is Qualified for NIFL Championship (Promotion Group )
    Limavady is Qualified for NIFL Championship (Promotion Group )
    H&W Welders is Qualified for NIFL Championship (Promotion Group )
    Dundela is NIFL Championship (Relegation Group )
    Armagh is NIFL Championship (Relegation Group )