Cup action continues for North West Junior sides
Ardmore entertained previously unbeaten Enniskillen Santos and won 3-1.
Churchill had a great 2-1 win over Belfast side Basement at Wilton Park thanks to goals from Alan King and substitute Adrian Kelly, who scored the winner in the last minute.
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Hide AdBBOB travelled to Newry to take on the fancied Windmill Stars and returned with a superb 2-1 victory with goals from Moore and Nicky Cooke.
Drummond continued their tremendous form hammering visitors Annagh United Reserves 8-0 with Doherty, McCreadie, Averill and Cottles all helping themselves to a brace.
The only losers were Glendermott who went down 3-0 at home to Kelvin Old Boys.
In the Premier Division Claudy Rovers showed their true form with a 5-1 home win over Caw,.Boyd with two, Lees, McDermott and Hargan were their scorers with Harris replying for the Nelson Drive men.
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Hide AdFoyle Wanderers put up another impressive show with a 5-1 win at Lincoln Courts. Scorers were McNeill with two, Dougherty, McCracken and Godfrey with Young replying.
In the battle of the bottom two Irish Street defeated Newbuildings United Reserves 4-2 thanks to goals from Olphert, Spratt, Moore and Henderson.
The City Cup first round takes centre stage this Saturday with games starting at 1.30pm.
BBOB v Ardmore
This is undoubtedly the tie of the round. These two met a number of weeks ago with the Old Boys coming out on top, however games between them are usually very close.
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Hide AdBoth sides have good players throughout their side which should make for a cracking cup tie at Lisnagelvin.
Prediction: BBOB
Dungiven Reserves v Caw
Caw although on a poor run at the moment will be strong favourites to progress. New manager Andy Stevenson hasn’t really got a settled side yet but he will get there.
The home side are languishing in the bottom half of the Second Division and would have to show a big improvement if they are going to get anything here.
Prediction: Caw
Lisahally v Douglas Bridge
The Strathfoyle men are having a tremendous season currently unbeaten in Division One, they have some players who would grace the Premier Division and they are playing with no fear.
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Hide AdThe Bridge to are having a decent season lying second in Division Two. They have scored five and four in their last two games so they have a decent strike force.
Prediction: Lisahally
Claudy United v Foyle Wanderers
United have lost six games in the league this season, they have no trouble scoring with Trevor McSparron hitting the target regularly but they concede to many.
Wanderers are on a winning roll they have moved into second in the Premier Division, Steve Dougherty continues to impress and was on target last week again, they should win this one comfortably.
Prediction: Foyle Wanderers
Greysteel v Lincoln Courts
Although a division apart this game will be close, the home side are vying for top spot in the First Division with Lisahally and will most definitely be playing Premiership football next season.
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Hide AdThe wheels have come off for the Courts recently and they are languishing at the wrong end of the Premiership table, however they are capable of bouncing back at anytime, this would be a good time to start.
Prediction: Lincoln Courts
Newbuildings United Reserves v Claudy Rovers
Glenn Wallace’s side look doomed in the Premier Division with just one point, their defeat last week at Irish Street was another bitter blow and they couldn’t have picked tougher opponents.
Rovers have returned to their best form after getting their off field troubles sorted, they are a quality side and should progress with goals to spare.
Prediction: Claudy Rovers