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Newry City Match Preview
Uploaded Friday, 21st Apr, 2023 at 14:50
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BALLYMENA United travel to Newry Showgrounds to face Newry City in their penultimate league game of the season on Saturday afternoon.
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The last meeting between the sides was at Ballymena Showgrounds, a goalless draw which will largely for unremembered because of the lack of quality from both sides.
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Latest results v Newry City (all league unless stated):
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Ballymena United 0-0 Newry City, Ballymena Showgrounds, Tuesday 24th January 2023. Att: 701
Newry City 3-2 Ballymena United, Newry Showgrounds, 8th November 2022. Att: 597
Ballymena United 3-0 Newry City, Ballymena Showgrounds, 4th November 2022. Att: 743
Newry City 0-1 Ballymena United, Mourneview Park, 26th April 2022. (Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup Semi-Final)
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Newry City:
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Since the scoreless draw in January, Newry City have went on to win 3 league games, all away from home, draw 1, and lose the other 8. They remain 10th in the league, 6 points behind United and 5 points ahead of Dungannon Swifts.
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Ballymena United:
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Ballymena United had started a winless streak in the league before facing Newry in January, only breaking it last weekend with a 2-0 win over Dungannon Swifts thanks to late goals from Jordan Gibson and Kym Nelson.
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Match Tickets:
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Tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 for concessions. Children between the ages of 12 and 16 cost £5. Children under the age of 11 do not require a ticket but will be able to gain entry along with an adult or concession ticket holder for just £1 - Please bring the correct change.
Click this link and you'll be directed to the tickets page.
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Match Officials:
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Referee: Declan Hassan. Assistant 1: Paul Robinson. Assistant 2: Rachel Greer. 4th Official: Ian McNabb.
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Match Information:
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The match kicks off at 3:00pm.
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While Ballymena United guaranteed safety in the top flight last Saturday with a win over Dungannon Swifts, Newry City still require a single point to avoid a possible relegation play-off. No doubt they'll be well up for the game, but United will have gained some confidence after ending a long streak without a win. Make your way to Newry 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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