Institute FC vs Ards FC kicks off 18 April 2026 at 14:00. Northern Ireland Football League Championship fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Ards FC vs Institute FC Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/18
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 18 April at 14:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Ards FC
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- 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 |
Annagh United
|
46 | 30 | 6 | 10 | +31 | 96 | W D L D L |
| 2 |
Limavady United
|
43 | 26 | 12 | 5 | +37 | 90 | W W W D W |
| 3 |
Newington
|
44 | 22 | 8 | 14 | +21 | 74 | L W W W L |
| 4 |
HW Welders
|
45 | 21 | 9 | 15 | +34 | 72 | D L L D L |
| 5 |
Institute FC
|
44 | 19 | 9 | 16 | +7 | 66 | L W W D W |
| 6 |
Ards FC
|
44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | +5 | 60 | D W W L W |
| 7 |
Queen's University
|
38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | +5 | 56 | W W W L W |
| 8 |
Loughgall FC
|
36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | +13 | 55 | D L L D W |
| 9 |
Ballinamallard United
|
43 | 11 | 11 | 21 | -22 | 44 | D D L L L |
| 10 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -8 | 38 | L L D D L |
| 11 |
Dundela
|
45 | 6 | 13 | 26 | -43 | 31 | D D L W W |
| 12 |
Armagh City
|
42 | 5 | 7 | 30 | -77 | 22 | D D L D L |
| 13 |
Bangor FC
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 | D D L W W |
| 14 |
Ballyclare Comrades
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 8 | L D L L W |
| 15 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 | W W |
| 16 |
Newry City
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 | W D L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 14:00.
Match preview
Institute FC host Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00. The match is scheduled at Brandywell Stadium, Derry. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Institute FC sit 5th in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship table with 66 points from 44 matches (19W · 9D · 16L). Ards FC are 6th with 60 points from 44 matches (17W · 9D · 18L).
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
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Institute FC vs Ards FC kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Institute FC vs Ards FC — frequently asked
When is Institute FC vs Ards FC played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship.
Where is Institute FC vs Ards FC played?
At Brandywell Stadium in Derry, Northern Ireland (capacity 7700).
Has Institute FC vs Ards FC started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Institute 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 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.