Only a win will satisfy the home supporters in this Lakeview Park clash with Knockbreda, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Championship table.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Loughgall form and stats
The story so far in the Championship for Loughgall, who have the most scored goals (38) in Championship, at their home stadium (Lakeview Park) is 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
Loughgall's last game was hosting PSNI (placed 11th) and winning 6-0. Ahead of that match, Loughgall lost 1-4 at home to Ballyclare Comrades.
As mentioned above, Loughgall "killed" PSNI in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
A decent goal production from Loughgall in their home games so far, with 14 goals from 8 league matches. 8 goals have been conceded.
Knockbreda form and stats
There's been little loot from Knockbreda's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 8 away games in the Championship. Knockbreda, who have the fewest scored goals (13) in Championship, only have 1 win to counter their 6 defeats and 1 draw. Knockbreda are desperate to end a 14-game winless run, as they haven't won a game since the Ballinamallard United fixture. A depressing five defeats in a row for Knockbreda in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Newry City AFC.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Knockbreda, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-3 versus Portadown (placed 1st). It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Dundela wasn't a success with a 0-5 loss.
Knockbreda have scored 8 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. People interested in "over 2,5 goals" betting will like to know that Knockbreda concede an average of more than 2,5 goals per away match all on their own.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Knockbreda - Loughgall 1-2. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for Loughgall, 2 draws and 4 wins for Knockbreda. Over 2,5 goals: 6 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.Loughgall missing players
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| Loughgall | Knockbreda | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | 3 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 38 | 14 | 12 | Scored | S | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| 19 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 8 | 23 | 39 |
| 80% | 62% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 62% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 88% | 87% |
| 80% | 62% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 88% | 73% |
| 53% | 38% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 75% | 60% |
| 40% | 38% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 38% | 27% |
| 67% | 50% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 50% | 53% |
| 33% | 50% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 12% | 7% |
| 20% | 38% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 38% | 40% |
| 0.7 | 0.8 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 0.8 | 0.2 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 1 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Knockbreda have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Knockbreda have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Knockbreda have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded away.
- Knockbreda haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Loughgall have scored more than double the goals of Knockbreda.
- Loughgall have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Loughgall have won significantly more corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Portadown | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 24 | 36 |
| 2 | Loughgall | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 19 | 33 |
| 3 | Ballinamallard United | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 31 |
| 4 | Dundela | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 25 |
| 5 | Ards | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
| 6 | Newry City AFC | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 24 |
| 7 | Queen's University | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 34 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -2 | 19 |
| 8 | Ballyclare Comrades | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 19 | -1 | 18 |
| 9 | H&W Welders | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 24 | -13 | 15 |
| 10 | Dergview | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -6 | 14 |
| 11 | PSNI | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -28 | 14 |
| 12 | Knockbreda | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 23 | -26 | 6 |