Glentoran FC 3–1 Ards FC. This Northern Ireland Shield Cup match was played on 2 September 2025. Glentoran FC won.
Ards FC vs Glentoran FC Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2025/09/02
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- 10 Oct 2023 Ards FC 0 - 2 Glentoran FC W
- 11 Oct 2022 Ards FC 1 - 4 Glentoran FC W
- 13 Oct 2020 Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Ards FC D
- 15 Sep 2020 Glentoran FC 3 - 1 Ards FC W
- 13 Apr 2019 Ards FC 1 - 1 Glentoran FC D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 | W W W W |
| 2 |
Larne FC
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | W W L |
| 3 |
Newington
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | W |
| 4 |
Glentoran FC
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | W L |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | W L |
| 6 |
Ballymena United FC
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | W L |
| 7 |
Ballymacash Rangers
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 | W L |
| 8 |
Dundela
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 9 |
Queen's University
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 10 |
Ards FC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | L |
| 11 |
Ballyclare Comrades
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | L |
| 12 |
Bangor FC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 13 |
Knockbreda
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
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Match preview
Glentoran FC faced Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Shield Cup on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 and the match finished 3–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Glentoran FC sit 4th in the Northern Ireland Shield Cup table with 3 points from 2 matches (1W · 0D · 1L). Ards FC are 10th with 0 points from 1 match (0W · 0D · 1L).
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 Shield Cup hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 26 times on record. Glentoran FC have won 17, Ards FC have won 5 and 4 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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Advanced match statistics
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Glentoran FC vs Ards FC — frequently asked
When was Glentoran FC vs Ards FC played?
Kick-off was in the Northern Ireland Shield Cup.
Where was Glentoran FC vs Ards FC played?
Glentoran FC host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Glentoran FC vs Ards FC?
Glentoran FC 3 – 1 Ards FC. Glentoran FC won.
How can I follow Glentoran FC vs Ards FC live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Glentoran FC vs Ards FC part of?
The Northern Ireland Shield Cup in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Shield Cup
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Shield Cup hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Glentoran FC and Ards FC for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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