Annagh United take league-leading form into Strabane Athletic fixture

Annagh United carry their league-leading form into a Championship clash with Strabane Athletic this Friday. The table-toppers, who have 28 points from 13 games, are two points clear at the summit ahead of the 15th round of the regular season. Their record of eight wins and four draws from those thirteen matches has them two points clear of Newington Youth.

Friday's match at Strabane kicks off at 7:45pm. The team's next fixture is a trip to face ninth-placed Loughgall on Saturday, a quick turnaround after the Strabane game. Annagh's recent results have been a mix, with a commanding 5-1 win over Queen's University last Saturday 24 October preceded by a 3-4 League Cup defeat to Limavady United on Tuesday 20 October. They also drew 1-1 with both Warrenpoint Town and Glenavon FC earlier this month, following a 3-1 league win at Armagh City on Saturday 17 October and a 5-0 victory over Institute on 26 September.

Recent form and results

Their attack has been potent, scoring 33 goals this season for a +17 goal difference, having conceded only sixteen. The recent 5-1 victory showed that firepower, coming after a 3-1 league win at Armagh City. A key factor in their strong league position is their efficiency in front of goal, with the team scoring on average every 35 minutes of play this season. Their recent form over the last five games stands at two wins, two draws and one loss. Strabane Athletic, meanwhile, are coming off a heavy 0-5 loss to Glenavon in the League Cup.

With the top spot to defend, this fixture is a key moment. The team then faces a quick turnaround, travelling to face ninth-placed Loughgall on Saturday 31 October.