The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Ards FC at 1.38 — an implied 68% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Ards FC: closed 1.38 (68%)
• Rathfriland Rangers: closed 7.00 (13%)
• Draw: closed 4.90 (19%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.77 / Under 2.01); the 1-goal final went Under.

Half-time: Ards FC 1 - 0 Rathfriland Rangers.

Rathfriland Rangers — recent form

• 2026-09-05Rathfriland Rangers 0-2 Institute FC
• 2026-08-28Glenavon FC 3-1 Rathfriland Rangers
• 2026-08-22Newington Yc 4-0 Rathfriland Rangers

Ards FC — recent form

• 2026-09-04Annagh United FC 2-1 Ards FC
• 2026-08-28Ards FC 0-3 Queens University
• 2026-08-22Ards FC 1-2 Loughgall
• 2026-08-11Ards FC 2-2 Dundela FC
• 2026-07-28Carrick Rangers 1-0 Ards FC