Kukri Qualifying Leagues 2-4: Match Previews

There is a limited programe of Kukri Qualifying League action this weekend with just six fixtures across sections 2, 3 and 4. KUKRI QUALIFYING LEAGUE 2 Ballyclare remain at the top of the pile followed by Lisburn, Randalstown and Omagh. Strabane remain without a win after their home league game last Saturday against league leaders Ballyclare was postponed due to a water logged pitch.  CARRICKFERGUS v STRABANE The Tom Simms Memorial Park at Woodlawn will welcome North West side Strabane ...

There is a limited programe of Kukri Qualifying League action this weekend with just six fixtures across sections 2, 3 and 4.

KUKRI QUALIFYING LEAGUE 2

Ballyclare remain at the top of the pile followed by Lisburn, Randalstown and Omagh. Strabane remain without a win after their home league game last Saturday against league leaders Ballyclare was postponed due to a water logged pitch. 

CARRICKFERGUS v STRABANE

The Tom Simms Memorial Park at Woodlawn will welcome North West side Strabane for this league fixture. Strabane have struggled to adapt to this league despite the optimistic views of their coach Willy Gibson. Carrick, after an indifferent start, recorded an impressive 17-13 win over Grosvenor in their last outing. Captain Andy Kinkaid will look for his side to push on and move up the league table. In their last outing Omagh were made to work hard for their 3-17 win at the Meadows Pitch in Strabane. Carrickfergus are favourites as the visitors continue to search for that elusive first win.

KUKRI QUALIFYING LEAGUE 3

Holywood lead the way but face a challenge from Donegal, Larne and Letterkenny, while Monaghan are still without a win.

DONEGAL v LETTERKENNY

Fascinating Donegal derby as Letterkenny visit the The Holmes. Donegal recorded an impressive 0-44 win at Letterkenny in the Gordon West Cup in September.  Both sides have since shown impressive form with Donegal losing a titanic league contest in Larne by the narrow margin of 10-16 in their last outing. Letterkenny recorded a 19-8 win over PSNI last Saturday but have suffered heavy defeats on the road to Holywood (54-0) and Larne (99-0). Can they transfer their impressive home form into winning away games. This Donegal team under the guidance of coach Garry Prendiville and Captain Peteso Cannon may have too much pace and power for their nearby rivals. 

LURGAN v MONAGHAN

The Pollock Park side recorded their first league success against the PSNI in their last outing (23-14). Monaghan are still seeking their first win after losing 24-12 to neighbours Newry. Can Monaghan secure a first win of the season. Lurgan to win.

KUKRI QUALIFYING LEAGUE 4

Ophir are clear favourites to win Kukri Qualifying League 4, with Londonderry YMCA and Armoy are still looking for their first win.

CAVAN v OPHIR

The County Antrim side will look to secure another two league points when they travel to Swellan Park this Saturday. Last Saturday Ophir recorded another convincing 5-47 win over Londonderry YMCA at Drumahoe. Cavan narrowly defeated Lomdonderry YMCA 7-6 at home in their last outing. Ophir will have too much pace and power for their hosts.

CIVIL SERVICE v LONDONDERRY YMCA

The Stormont side will have been disappointed to lose 11-3 in Virginia last Saturday to dash any hopes of challenging Ophir for the league. YM have yet to win a fixture this season and Civil Service will be hoping they continue that run. 

VIRGINIA v ARMOY

Armoy face a lengthy and difficult journey to Deerpark in Virginia to take on the local side who secured an impressive 11-3 win over Civil Service last Saturday. Virginia have won three out of their four opening league games and sit two points behind leaders Ophir. Armoy have still to win a fixture this season and lost 6-36 at home to BHSFPs last Saturday. Virginia to win.