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Ards v Institute
Friday 16 October 2026, 19:45 UK time · Clandeboye Park, Bangor
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Preview in numbers
Ards (10th, 15 points) play Institute (7th, 17 points) in the NIFL Championship on Friday 16 October at 19:45 UK time at Clandeboye Park.
Ards have won two of their last five league matches. Institute have won three of their last five league matches. In their last three league meetings Ards won no, Institute won one and two were drawn.
What happens when
- 19:45Kick-off
- 21:40Result added once it is reported, usually within an hour of the final whistle
Key facts
- Ards are 10th with 15 points from 11 matches.
- Institute are 7th with 17 points from 11 matches.
- Institute are 2 points ahead of Ards.
- Ards's league record: 4 wins, 3 draws, 4 defeats.
- Institute's league record: 5 wins, 2 draws, 4 defeats.
Match info
- Competition
- NIFL Championship, Matchday 12
- Kick-off
- Friday 16 October 2026, 19:45UK time
- Ground
- Clandeboye Park, Bangor1,895 seats
- Referee
- Not published for this league
Line-ups
Who starts and who is on the bench
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Send us your squadSeason so far
League matches this season, before this game
ArdsInstitute
- 1.36Points per match1.55
- 1.27Goals per match1.82
- 1.18Conceded per match1.55
- 3Clean sheets6
- 4Wins5
- 3Failed to score3
Form
Last five league matches, newest first
Ards
- MD11
NewingtonA2-0W - MD10
BallinamallardA1-1D - MD9Strabane AthleticH0-1L
- MD8
MoyolaA0-0D - MD7
RathfrilandH1-0W
Institute
- MD11
H&W WeldersH0-0D - MD10NewingtonH7-0W
- MD9
AnnaghA0-5L - MD8
WarrenpointH2-0W - MD7
ArmaghA5-3W
Head-to-head
Last three league meetings
- 24 Jan 2026Ards0-0Institute
- 25 Oct 2025Ards0-3Institute
- 16 Aug 2025Institute2-2Ards
NIFL Championship table
Table before kick-off
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Newry City | 11 | 0 | 18 |
| 6 | Warrenpoint | 11 | +4 | 17 |
| 7 | Institute | 11 | +3 | 17 |
| 8 | Ballinamallard | 11 | +1 | 17 |
| 9 | H&W Welders | 11 | +2 | 16 |
| 10 | Ards | 11 | +1 | 15 |
| 11 | Moyola | 11 | -9 | 14 |
| 12 |  Loughgall | 11 | -6 | 13 |
Squad news
Injuries, suspensions and ban risk
Ards
No injuries or suspensions reported.
Institute
No injuries or suspensions reported.
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Ards
19:45Kick-off
Institute
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Ards v Institute questions.
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When is Ards v Institute?
Ards v Institute is on Friday 16 October at 19:45 UK time at Clandeboye Park, Bangor.
What is the head-to-head record between Ards and Institute?
In their last three league meetings Ards won no, Institute won one and two were drawn.
Who is missing for Ards v Institute?
Ards: no injuries or suspensions reported. Institute: no injuries or suspensions reported.
When do Ards and Institute play next?
Ards: Armagh v Ards, 24 October at 14:00 UTC; Institute: Institute v Dundela, 24 October at 14:00 UTC.
Are there live scores for Ards v Institute?
No: the result is added after the final whistle.