3 : 1
  • 02 May 2026, Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine FC, 2-3, Lose
  • 03 April 2026, Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts, 4-5, Win
  • 07 March 2026, Dungannon Swifts vs HW Welders FC, 3-0, Win
  • 07 February 2026, Portadown FC vs Dungannon Swifts, 1-2, Win
  • 10 January 2026, Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC, 3-0, Win
Dungannon Swifts
Home
  • 10 January 2026, Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC, 3-0, Lose
  • 28 March 2025, Ards FC vs Cliftonville, 0-3, Lose
  • 01 March 2025, Ards FC vs Loughgall FC, 2-0, Win
  • 01 February 2025, Moyola Park FC vs Ards FC, 1-3, Win
  • 04 January 2025, Ballymena United vs Ards FC, 1-2, Win
Ards FC
Away
Irish Cup
Irish Cup, Northern Ireland

In the Irish Cup clash between Dungannon Swifts and Ards FC on 7th January 2023 at 15:00 EEST, the home team emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. The game unfolded with a dominant performance by Dungannon Swifts, reflected in their ability to find the back of the net thrice as compared to Ards FC's solitary goal.

One glaring aspect was the clean gameplay from both teams. Despite being a cup game where the stakes are high, both teams maintained great discipline throughout the match. There were no red cards issued, signifying a lack of severe rule infractions, and remarkably, no yellow cards were distributed either. This indicated fewer interruptions, thus more fluid play and more opportunities for strategy to come into fruition.

The impact of the second half was significantly pivotal for Dungannon Swifts. Their breakthrough came in the second half when they scored their first goal, leading 1-0. This goal not only gave them the lead but also boosted their confidence, which potentially contributed to their subsequent dominance. By staying persistent, they were able to capitalize and turn the advantage into a full-fledged win.

A lack of goal entries for Ards FC, along with an inability to prevent Dungannon Swifts from scoring more, was a contributing factor to their loss. As the only goal scored by Ards FC wasn't sufficient to match the home team's performance. The statistics indicate a probable stronger defensive line from Dungannon Swifts, stopping Ards FC in their tracks.

In conclusion, the match was characterized by disciplined sportsmanship from both sides, superior second-half performance by Dungannon Swifts, and overall effective defense from the home team that outweighed their opponent's efforts. We witnessed a display of strategic and well-organized play, leading Dungannon Swifts to a deserved victory in this Irish Cup duel.

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Form Guide

Lose2-3Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine FC
Win4-5Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts
Win3-0Dungannon Swifts vs HW Welders FC
Win1-2Portadown FC vs Dungannon Swifts
Win3-0Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
15:8
GOALS / MATCH
3
  • Dungannon Swifts has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 15:8, scoring 3 goals average
Lose3-0Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC
Lose0-3Ards FC vs Cliftonville
Win2-0Ards FC vs Loughgall FC
Win1-3Moyola Park FC vs Ards FC
Win1-2Ballymena United vs Ards FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
7:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Ards FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:8, scoring 1.4 goals average

Dungannon Swifts H2H Ards FC

Home gameDungannon Swifts30Ards FCAway gameIrish Cup
Away gameDungannon Swifts54Ards FCHome gameLeague Cup
Home gameDungannon Swifts31Ards FCAway gameIrish Cup
Away gameDungannon Swifts01Ards FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
Home gameDungannon Swifts03Ards FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
11:9
GOALS / MATCH
2.20
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Dungannon Swifts overtook Ards FC three times
  • Dungannon Swifts won three times, lost twice
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 11:9; average goals per match – 2.20
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