Institute vs Armagh: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Institute FC prepare to host Armagh City on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Championship 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Institute FC, currently 8th in the standings with 34 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 19 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Armagh City, sitting 12th with 15 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 18 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Institute FC and Armagh City have favored Institute FC, with Institute FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Overall, Institute FC have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against H-W Welders, Institute FC recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Armagh City's last outing came against Newington YC, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Institute FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Institute FC and Armagh City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Institute FC's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Armagh City's games average 5.1 goals, with 10 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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