The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Ards FC at 2.16 — an implied 43% chance. Queens University upset it.

• Ards FC: opened 2.11, closed 2.16 (43%)
• Draw: opened 3.70, closed 3.45 (27%)
• Queens University: opened 3.05, closed 3.20 (29%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 2.18 / Under 1.66); the 3-goal final went push.

Half-time: Ards FC 0 - 2 Queens University.

Queens University — recent form

• 2026-08-22Queens University 4-1 Institute FC
• 2026-08-15Newington Yc 2-1 Queens University
• 2026-08-11Queens University 2-1 H&W Welders

Ards FC — recent form

• 2026-08-22Ards FC 1-2 Loughgall
• 2026-08-11Ards FC 2-2 Dundela FC
• 2026-07-28Carrick Rangers 1-0 Ards FC