Institute FC 3–1 Ards FC. This Northern Ireland Football League Championship match was played on 18 April 2026. Institute FC won.
Ards FC vs Institute FC Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/18
| Average Odds | 1 | X | 2 | Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-match odds | 2.55 | 3.40 | 2.45 | 0.92 | 0.87 | 2.75 | 0.93 | 0.86 | - | - | - |
Ards FC
- 85' ⚽ Goal away
- 78' ⚽ Goal home
- 75' ⚽ Goal home
- 6' ⚽ Goal home
Institute FC
Ards FC
- 24 Jan 2026 Ards FC 0 - 0 Institute FC D
- 25 Oct 2025 Ards FC 0 - 3 Institute FC W
- 16 Aug 2025 Institute FC 2 - 2 Ards FC D
- 18 Mar 2025 Institute FC 2 - 3 Ards FC L
- 16 Nov 2024 Institute FC 2 - 4 Ards FC L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Limavady United
|
44 | 26 | 12 | 6 | +36 | 90 | W D W W L |
| 2 |
Annagh United
|
46 | 28 | 6 | 12 | +23 | 90 | L D L L L |
| 3 |
Newington
|
45 | 23 | 8 | 14 | +23 | 77 | W W L L W |
| 4 |
HW Welders
|
44 | 21 | 9 | 14 | +37 | 72 | L D L W W |
| 5 |
Institute FC
|
44 | 20 | 9 | 15 | +12 | 69 | W D W W W |
| 6 |
Queen's University
|
40 | 16 | 12 | 12 | +6 | 60 | W L W D W |
| 7 |
Ards FC
|
44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | +2 | 57 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Loughgall FC
|
38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | +12 | 56 | L D W D L |
| 9 |
Ballinamallard United
|
44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | -15 | 48 | L W L L D |
| 10 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
38 | 11 | 8 | 19 | -8 | 41 | D D L W L |
| 11 |
Dundela
|
45 | 6 | 14 | 25 | -42 | 32 | L W W D D |
| 12 |
Armagh City
|
44 | 5 | 8 | 31 | -85 | 23 | D L L D L |
| 13 |
Bangor FC
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 | D D L W W |
| 14 |
Ballyclare Comrades
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 | L D L L W |
| 15 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 | W W |
| 16 |
Newry City
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 | W D L L L |
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Match preview
Institute FC faced Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship on Saturday, 18 April 2026 and the match finished 3–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Institute FC sit 5th in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship table with 69 points from 44 matches (20W · 9D · 15L). Ards FC are 7th with 57 points from 44 matches (16W · 9D · 19L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Football League Championship hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 31 times on record. Institute FC have won 15, Ards FC have won 6 and 10 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Institute FC vs Ards FC — frequently asked
When was Institute FC vs Ards FC played?
Kick-off was in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship.
Where was Institute FC vs Ards FC played?
At Brandywell Stadium in Derry, Northern Ireland (capacity 7700).
What was the final score of Institute FC vs Ards FC?
Institute FC 3 – 1 Ards FC. Institute FC won.
How can I follow Institute FC vs Ards FC live?
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Which competition is Institute FC vs Ards FC part of?
The Northern Ireland Football League Championship in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Football League Championship
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Football League Championship hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Institute FC and Ards FC for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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