Annagh United delivered a powerful statement in the Championship title race with a 5-1 demolition of Queen's University on Saturday. The emphatic home victory at Tandragee Road lifts the side to second in the table, just one point behind leaders Newington Youth, with a total of 25 points from 12 games comprising seven wins, four draws and one loss.
The win is a significant response after a 4-3 defeat to Limavady United earlier in the week, a match in which X. Sproule scored for Annagh. It extends Annagh's impressive goal tally this season to 28, the highest in the division, while their defence has conceded 15 for a goal difference of plus thirteen. This attacking prowess has been a constant, with the team scoring five goals in a match for the third time this campaign, following a 5-0 win over Institute last month.
League context
Saturday's three points give Annagh United 25 from 12 games, a record of seven wins, four draws and one loss. Their recent form over the last five matches shows two wins, two draws and that single loss, a sequence that includes a 1-1 draw with Glenavon FC and a 1-1 draw at Warrenpoint Town, keeping them firmly in the promotion hunt.
The side now turn their attention to an away fixture against Loughgall next Saturday, 31 October. Loughgall currently sit 11th in the table, offering Annagh a chance to build momentum ahead of a congested schedule.
Annagh United travel to Lakeview Park to face Loughgall at 3pm on Saturday.
