Annagh United made it two wins from four Championship matches with a 3-1 victory over Ballinamallard United on Saturday evening. The away side took all three points at the Athletic Grounds, moving into seventh place on seven points while the hosts slipped to 11th on six.
Annagh came into the fixture with mixed results, having drawn with Dundera and beaten Moyola Park on their most recent outings. Ballinamallard had shown vulnerability, losing to Moyola Park in their previous outing after a win against the Institute.
The result extends Annagh's unbeaten run to four matches across all competitions. They have now recorded two victories and a draw from their opening Championship games, while Ballinamallard's record of two wins and two defeats leaves them mid-table.
What matters is the gap in form. Annagh have been consistent enough to stay ahead of the pack, whereas Ballinamallard's results have been more erratic. They beat the Institute and Dundera but lost to Moyola Park and Newry City. That inconsistency shows up in the standings.
With four games played, both sides have still plenty of room to move. Annagh sit four points clear of Ballinamallard, but the table says little about where either team will finish. The season is long and results can change quickly.