Northern Ireland Football League Championship — Standings, Fixtures & Results
Northern Ireland Football League Championship upcoming fixtures 12
Northern Ireland Football League Championship recent results 30
Northern Ireland Football League Championship recent transfers (22 moves)
Armagh City
Free player
Ballinamallard United
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Ballinamallard United
Annagh United
Oxford Sunnyside FC
Dundela
Retired
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Dundela
Portadown
Annagh United
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Armagh City
Ballinamallard United
No team
Warrenpoint Town
Portadown
Warrenpoint Town
Ballyclare Comrades
Glenavon Lurgan
Ballinamallard United
Institute FC
Retired
Ballymena United FC
Warrenpoint Town
Portadown
Warrenpoint Town
Coleraine
Institute FC
Ards FC
Glenavon Lurgan
Linfield FC
Ards FC
Ballinamallard United
Burnley U18
Institute FC
Ipswich Town
Frequently asked questions about the Northern Ireland Football League Championship
What is the Northern Ireland Football League Championship?
The Northern Ireland Football League Championship is a football league in Northern Ireland. SportScore tracks live scores, fixtures, results and the full standings table for every match in the competition.
How many teams play in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship?
12 teams are currently competing in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship on SportScore.
Who is top of the Northern Ireland Football League Championship table?
Annagh United currently lead the Northern Ireland Football League Championship with 96 points, 6 points clear of second place.
Who are the current Northern Ireland Football League Championship champions?
Bangor FC are the reigning Northern Ireland Football League Championship title holders (2024-2025).
Who is the top scorer in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship?
Kieran Farren leads the Northern Ireland Football League Championship scoring charts with 1 goal across our tracked matches.
What is the biggest win in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship?
The biggest scoreline on record is HW Welders 12–0 Armagh City.
How many goals are scored per match in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship?
Across tracked Northern Ireland Football League Championship matches, teams average 3.04 goals per game.
When is the next Northern Ireland Football League Championship match?
The next Northern Ireland Football League Championship match on SportScore is Newington vs HW Welders on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
How many Northern Ireland Football League Championship matches are tracked on SportScore?
SportScore has 3463 Northern Ireland Football League Championship matches on record, with live scores, events and standings updated in real time as new matches kick off.
Northern Ireland Football League Championship
Northern Ireland Football League Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Annagh United
|
46 | 30 | 6 | 10 | 78 | 47 | +31 | 96 | L D L D W |
| 2 |
Limavady United
|
43 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 79 | 42 | +37 | 90 | W D W W W |
| 3 |
Newington
|
44 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 94 | 73 | +21 | 74 | L W W W L |
| 4 |
HW Welders
|
45 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 95 | 61 | +34 | 72 | L D L L D |
| 5 |
Institute FC
|
44 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 70 | 63 | +7 | 66 | W D W W L |
| 6 |
Ards FC
|
44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 66 | 61 | +5 | 60 | W L W W D |
| 7 |
Queen's University
|
38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 53 | 48 | +5 | 56 | W L W W W |
| 8 |
Loughgall FC
|
36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 49 | 36 | +13 | 55 | W D L L D |
| 9 |
Ballinamallard United
|
43 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 44 | 66 | -22 | 44 | L L L D D |
| 10 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 52 | -8 | 38 | L D D L L |
| 11 |
Dundela
|
45 | 6 | 13 | 26 | 47 | 90 | -43 | 31 | W W L D D |
| 12 |
Armagh City
|
42 | 5 | 7 | 30 | 41 | 118 | -77 | 22 | L D L D D |
| 13 |
Bangor FC
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 14 | W W L D D |
| 14 |
Ballyclare Comrades
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 8 | W L L D L |
| 15 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 6 | W W |
| 16 |
Newry City
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 5 | L L L D W |
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Derived from previous season tables| Season | Champion | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
Bangor FC
|
38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | +36 | 76 | Annagh United |
| 2023-2024 |
Institute FC
|
40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | +16 | 72 | Portadown |
| 2022-2023 |
Loughgall FC
|
38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | +50 | 77 | Warrenpoint Town |
| 2021-2022 |
Newry City
|
37 | 21 | 7 | 9 | +36 | 70 | Loughgall FC |
| 2019-2020 |
Portadown
|
30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | +44 | 66 | Ballinamallard United |
| 2018-2019 |
Larne FC
|
32 | 20 | 10 | 2 | +48 | 70 | Carrick Rangers FC |
| 2017-2018 |
Institute FC
|
32 | 21 | 5 | 6 | +19 | 68 | Newry City |
| 2016-2017 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
32 | 22 | 6 | 4 | +43 | 72 | Institute FC |
| 2015-2016 |
Ards FC
|
26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | +24 | 54 | HW Welders |
| 2014-2015 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
26 | 19 | 5 | 2 | +32 | 62 | Bangor FC |
| 2013-2014 |
Institute FC
|
26 | 15 | 9 | 2 | +37 | 54 | Bangor FC |
About Northern Ireland Football League Championship
Northern Ireland Football League Championship is a football league in Northern Ireland contested by 12 teams. SportScore tracks 3463 Northern Ireland Football League Championship matches on record, with live scores, fixtures, results and full standings updated in real time.
Annagh United currently leads Northern Ireland Football League Championship with 96 points from 46 matches (30W 6D 10L), 6 points clear of second place.
Across the matches on record, the average game has produced 3.04 goals, with the biggest win to date being HW Welders 12–0 Armagh City. Check the live standings, head-to-head records and top scorer charts above for the full Northern Ireland Football League Championship picture.