Queens University beat Institute 4-1 in the Championship's Regular Season - 4 fixture on 22 August 2026. The hosts moved up the table while the visitors dropped further behind. By then both sides had already played five games, though their trajectories were going in opposite directions.
Queens were the sharper side in attack, registering 95 attacks to Institute's 110, but made far better use of their opportunities. The visitors had more possession but couldn't find the net, while the hosts converted their chances when it mattered. And here's the thing — Institute were reduced to ten men after a red card, which changed the complexion of the game entirely.
The yellow cards told their own story. Queens accumulated two cautions while Institute picked up just one, but the dismissal proved decisive. The visitors lost their shape after going down to ten men, and Queens took advantage of the numerical advantage. To be fair, the hosts had been struggling for consistency before this result.
The statistics paint a clear picture of how the match unfolded. Queens had only one corner compared to Institute's zero, yet the scoreline reflected their efficiency. The visitors controlled territory but couldn't break through, while the hosts made their moments count. Expected goals would likely tell a similar story — chances created versus chances taken.
Queens now sit fourth with 10 points from five games, their record reading three wins, one draw, and one defeat. Institute remain in 12th place with just 4 points, having managed one win, one draw, and three losses. The gap between them has widened considerably since the start of the season.
This result extended Queens' unbeaten run and put further pressure on Institute to find form. The visitors had shown glimpses of improvement in recent weeks, but the defeat against Queens confirmed their struggles. By then it was clear that the top half was out of reach for Institute this campaign.