It's advantage Newry in first leg of Promotion/Relegation battle

Co Down side fight back from 2-0 down to beat Premiership side

Declan Carville
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 5th May 2018
Last updated 5th May 2018

Newry City’s bid for promotion to the Dankse Bank Premiership is off and running.

The Championship runners-up came from two goals down to beat Carrick Rangers last night in the first of their two-leg Promotion/Relegation play-off.

Declan Carville’s (pictured) penalty strike sealed the victory.

They’ll now go to Carrick on Wednesday in a winner-takes-all final match