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Newry City Match Preview
Uploaded Thursday, 3rd Nov, 2022 at 16:16
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BALLYMENA United host Newry City on Friday night in the Danske Bank Premiership.
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The last time the sides met was in the semi-final of the Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup at Mourneview Park in April, United making it to the final with a 1 win courtesy of an unstoppable free kick from Steven McCullough in the second half.
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Newry City:
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Newry City have already caused a few upsets against the bigger teams in the league, having won 3 games and lost 9, leaving them with 9 points in 10th place.
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Ballymena United:
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Ballymena United have been in poor, but slightly improved form recently, but have still only won 3 times, drawn 2 and lost 6, leaving them in 9th place with 11 points, 4 behind Glenavon and 2 ahead of Newry City, both of whom have played an extra game.
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Ticket Information:
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Tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 concessions. Simply click this link and you'll be directed to the tickets page.
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Match Officials:
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Referee: Lee Tavinder. Assistant 1: Gavin Hegarty. Assistant 2: John Doherty. 4th Official: Neil Robinson.
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Match Information:
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The match kicks off at 7:45pm.
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With both sides languishing towards the bottom of the table, it's a crucially important match in which Newry will provide incredibly tough opposition. Make your way to the Showgrounds and be loud and proud in support of YOUR team - Come On Sky Blues!
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Match Preview by Paul Irwin
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