Annagh United secured a 1-0 victory away at Strabane Athletic on Friday to maintain their grip on top spot in the Championship. The win extends their unbeaten run to three matches and keeps them four points clear at the summit with 31 points from 14 games.
The result was a hard-fought affair, with the visitors doing enough to claim all three points against a determined Strabane side. The single goal proved sufficient to continue Annagh United's impressive form, which has seen them win four of their last five league outings. Their recent results include a 3-0 win at Loughgall and a 5-1 home thrashing of Queen's University. This recent run of four wins and one loss in their last five games, including victories over Armagh City and Loughgall, has stays.
League position solidifies
They have scored 36 goals while conceding only 16, giving them the best goal difference in the division at +20. The team's standings show a clear gap to second-placed Glenavon FC, setting up a compelling title race as the season progresses.
Friday's win at Strabane Athletic follows a 3-1 victory over the same opponents earlier in the campaign. Attention now turns to a key home fixture against Ballinamallard United next Friday, 13 November. Ballinamallard currently occupy fifth place, and Annagh United will be confident after defeating them 3-1 away in August. Fans can view the full fixtures list for the remainder of the season.
Annagh United host Ballinamallard United at their home ground with a 7:45pm kick-off next Friday. The team will look to extend their current three-game winning run in the league, a sequence that began with a 3-1 win at Armagh City on Saturday 17 October.
