Championship

Championship

Northern-Ireland League
55
Matches Played
186
Goals Scored
3.38
Avg Goals / Game
More Stats
24
Clean Sheets
56.4%
BTTS
12-0
Biggest Win
12
Most Goals (Game)

Season Overview

Limavady United lead the way in Championship 2025/2026

The 2025/2026 Championship season has been a goal-fest so far. Across 55 matches, teams have found the net 186 times, averaging 3.38 goals per game — a rate that makes this one of the most entertaining campaigns in recent memory.

Title Race. Limavady United have opened up a commanding 5-point lead at the top of the table. H&W Welders, in second on 52 points, face an uphill battle to close the gap before the season ends.

Form & Momentum. H&W Welders are the form team of the moment, collecting 13 points from their last five matches. That blistering run puts them at the top of the form table, with Limavady United (12pts) the next best.

Goals & Stars. J. Donnelly has been the standout marksman, netting 6 goals for Newington Youth. That tally puts them 3 clear of the nearest challenger in the scoring charts.

Form Chart

Last 5 matches

1
H&W Welders H&W Welders
W W D W W
13
2
Limavady United Limavady United
W W W L W
12
3
Loughgall Loughgall
L W W W L
9
4
Institute Institute
W D W D L
8
5
Ards Ards
D L W D W
8
6
Newington Youth Newington Youth
L L W D W
7
7
Warrenpoint Town Warrenpoint Town
L W L D W
7
8
Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United
L L D W W
7
9
Annagh United Annagh United
L W L W L
6
10
Queen's University Queen's University
W D D D L
6

Season Story

Title Race 5pts gap

Limavady United lead by 5 points

Limavady United H&W Welders Annagh United
Relegation Battle 2pts from safety

6 teams in the danger zone

Institute Warrenpoint Town Ballinamallard United Ards Dundela Armagh City
Top Form 13/15 pts

H&W Welders — 13 points from last 5 matches

H&W Welders
Golden Boot 6 goals

J. Donnelly leads with 6 goals, 3 ahead of J. Browne

Newington Youth