Ballinamallard United 2:1 Dundela: Match Result

Ballinamallard United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Dunla in the NIFL Championship's Regular Season round 4, played on August 22, 2026. The win moves the home side up the table while leaving the visitors still searching for their first triumph of the campaign. The result ends a difficult spell for Ballinamallard, who had lost their previous three league matches including defeats to Moyola Park and Newry City. Dunla, meanwhile, remain winless after five games, their record of three draws and two losses keeping them rooted to the bottom of the standings. Ballinamallard's recent form showed signs of life with a 2-1 victory over Institute earlier this month, but they had since fallen to three consecutive defeats. This result provides a much-needed boost for the 11th-placed side, who now sit on six points from five games. Dunla's struggles continue to mount, with their previous matches producing a series of high-scoring draws against Annagh United, Ards, and Moyola Park. Their only defeat in that period came against Crusaders, and they have yet to find the net consistently enough to secure victories. The gap between the two sides in the table remains significant, with Ballinamallard holding a three-point advantage. Both teams will need to find consistency if they are to climb away from the lower reaches of the Championship standings.

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Points
1	Newington Youth	6	5	1	0	16
2	H&W Welders	6	5	0	1	15
3	Queen's University	6	4	1	1	13
4	Annagh United	6	4	1	1	13
5	Glenavon FC	6	3	1	2	10
6	Loughgall	6	2	4	0	10
7	Newry City AFC	6	3	1	2	10
8	Ards	6	2	1	3	7
9	Warrenpoint Town	6	2	1	3	7
10	Ballinamallard United	6	2	1	3	7

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