Ballyclare strike first in bid for place in the Irish League Premiership

Comrades take one-goal lead into second leg with Institute

Comrades
Published 3rd May 2017

It’s first blood to Ballyclare Comrades in the fight for a place in the Irish League Premiership.

They beat Institute 1-0 yesterday in the first leg of their Championship play-off.

The two meet again on Friday at Drumahoe.

Comrades

Both are bidding to join already promoted champions Warrenpoint.

The winner will play Carrick Rangers, fighting for their Premiership survival, over two legs next week.

Newry City

Meanwhile, Newry City hammered Armagh City 4-0 in the first leg of their play-off to get into the Championship.