3 : 1
  • 03 February 2024, Dungannon Swifts vs Ballyclare Comrades FC, 2-3, Lose
  • 06 January 2024, Dungannon Swifts vs Willowbank FC, 5-0, Win
  • 01 April 2023, Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders FC, 0-1, Lose
  • 04 March 2023, Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts, 1-2, Win
  • 04 February 2023, Knockbreda FC vs Dungannon Swifts, 1-2, Win
Dungannon Swifts
Home
  • 03 February 2024, Institute FC vs Ards FC, 1-0, Lose
  • 06 January 2024, Crusaders FC vs Ards FC, 7-8, Win
  • 07 January 2023, Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC, 3-1, Lose
  • 04 February 2022, Newry City AFC vs Ards FC, 1-0, Lose
  • 08 January 2022, Dundela FC vs Ards FC, 3-2, Lose
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 Ballyclare Comrades FC
Win5-0Dungannon Swifts vs Willowbank FC
Lose0-1Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders FC
Win1-2Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts
Win1-2Knockbreda FC vs Dungannon Swifts
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
11:6
GOALS / MATCH
2.2
  • Dungannon Swifts has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 11:6, scoring 2.2 goals average
Lose1-0Institute FC vs Ards FC
Win7-8Crusaders FC vs Ards FC
Lose3-1Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC
Lose1-0Newry City AFC vs Ards FC
Lose3-2Dundela FC vs Ards FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
11:15
GOALS / MATCH
2.2
  • Ards FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 11:15, scoring 2.2 goals average

Dungannon Swifts H2H Ards FC

Home gameDungannon Swifts31Ards FCAway gameIrish Cup
Away gameDungannon Swifts01Ards FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
Home gameDungannon Swifts03Ards FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
Away gameDungannon Swifts22Ards FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
Home gameDungannon Swifts00Ards FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
5:7
GOALS / MATCH
1.00
  • Dungannon Swifts lost twice in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 5:7; average goals per match – 1.00
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