Queens Univ. vs Ards: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Queens University prepare to host Ards on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Championship 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Queens University, currently 5th in the standings with 40 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 21 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Ards, sitting 10th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Queens University and Ards have favored Queens University, with Queens University claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Loughgall, Queens University recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Ards's last outing came against H-W Welders, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Queens University are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Queens University and Ards 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: Queens University's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Ards's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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