Newry City to play three of their final five games at home in fight for survival

Newry City have discovered their fixtures for the end-of-season split, with an away trip to Newington on April 19 the key tie.

Darren Mullen’s men slumped to the bottom of the Playr-Fit Championship yesterday, as they lost 3-1 away to Limavady United whilst Newington defeated Harland & Wolff Welders. Those results saw the Belfast side jump up to eleventh-placed, one point above Newry.

Newry City's Lorcan Forde in action against Dundela.

placeholder image — Newry City's Lorcan Forde in action against Dundela.

Furthermore, Newington have a chance to push that gap out to four points, as they play their game in-hand against Dundela next Saturday.

Whoever finishes bottom of the league will be automatically relegated to the Playr-Fit Premier Intermediate League, whilst the team who finishes second from bottom will have a chance to save themselves in a play-off match against the team who finishes second in the third tier.

The good news for Newry is that they will play three of their final five fixtures at home, whilst their game against Newington in the second-to-last round figures to be crucial in their hope for survival.

Matchday 34

Tuesday April 1 (7.45pm)

Newry City v Ballinamallard United

Matchday 35

Saturday April 5 (3pm)

Newry City v Ballyclare Comrades

Matchday 36

Saturday April 12 (3pm)

Armagh City v Newry City

Matchday 37

Saturday April 19 (3pm)

Newington v Newry City