Irish Junior Cup ties take centre stage this weekend

BBOB remain at the top thanks to a 2-0 win over Lincoln Courts, McCready and Garden again on target.

Drummond continued their good form with a 4-3 win at Caw while Newbuildings Utd Res got their first win of the season defeating Irish Street 8-3.

The Irish Junior Cup takes centre stage this Saturday, while in the Premier Division Newbuildings Utd Res entertain Tullyally while Irish Street travel to Caw.

Irish Junior Cup

Krag Albion v Ardmore

The home side ply their trade in Division two of the Ballymena league, they are currently unbeaten and last week they had a convincing 4-1 win over Brantwood Reserves so they will go into this one with confidence.

Ardmore manager Damien McGee will have to lift his players after last weeks defeat at Claudy Rovers, they were not at full strength in that one but should have everyone avaiable here.

Prediction: Ardmore.

Derrykirk United v Claudy Rovers

Derrykirk’s league record so far reads played seven, won two, lost four and drew one, not very impressiv stats, however they had an impressive win over Omagh Hospital in the last round.

It will be a surprise if Claudy don’t pick up silverware this season, they have some quality players in their side with striker James Boyd a top class marksman.

Prediction: Claudy

Rovers.

Cleary Celtic v Claudy United

Celtic play in the Premier Division of the Carnbane league a very useful standard, they are currently unbeaten and won their fifth game in a row 4-0 last Saturday, they are one of the favourites to go all the way.

United are on a bad run at the moment and were well beaten by Donemana last week, they go into this one as big underdogs and it might be a case of damage limitation.

Prediction: Cleary Celtic

Red Star v Glendermott

The home side sit in fourth plave in the Mid Ulster Division one table they beat a decent side in Bushmills United in the previous round so will fancy their chances.

Glendermott are having a decent seaon currently second in Division one they have only lost the one game, they will travel without fear and are sure to give it a good go.

Prediction: Red Star.

Valley Rangers v BBOB

The Old Boys make the long journey to Kilkeel but they couldn’t be in better form, top of the Premiership and playing with a swagger and with a twin strike force of Joe McCraedy and Grant Garden who can blame them .

The home side are in Intermediate B of the Mid Ulster league and scored five without reply last week they have only lost once and have scored 23 goals in 6 outings this could be close.

Prediction: BBOB.

Foyle Wanderers v Maghaveely

One of only two local sides who have managed a home draw Wanderers will be witout Ryan Barr after his injury last week all football lovers wish him a speedy recovery, this should give his team mates an added incentive to win the game.

The visitors have won 3 of their 7 games in Division Two of the Fermanagh and Western League with their biggest win coming last week when they scored five without reply however this will be tougher.

Prediction: Foyle Wanderers.

Lincoln Courts v Hill Street

The Courts lost to BBOB last week although they played reasonably well but couldn’t find their goal scoring touch, their season has been patchy so far and they need a result here.

The visitors were without a game last week they currently are in third spot in the Mid Ulster League First Division, they defeated Tandragee Rovers in the previous round, home advantage may count.

Prediction: Lincoln Courts.