Hello Irish League faithful!

🌩️ The Irish League has always been unpredictable, but this weekend it’s Storm Amy that’s top of the table. High winds, buckets of rain, and the Cliftonville–Glentoran clash already postponed — even Mother Nature seems scared of the unbeaten Glens.

Fun Fact: In January 2018, a match between Ballymena United and Crusaders in the Irish Cup had to be stopped because of hailstones so heavy the referee couldn’t see the ball. Players and fans were literally pelted off the pitch before play resumed!

💸 TIP OF THE WEEK

⚽ Our last TIP was a WINNER! Bangor and the Ports both found the net, and our “Both Teams to Score” double clicked at a tasty 2.3/1. Simple, effective, profitable. We do the digging, the stats do the talking… and this week, we’re ready to storm the bookies again.

Tip FOUR - 3rd October ‘25

Stake	Tip & Odds	Return
1 point (ie. £10)	Dungannon vs Larne Larne win & 2-5 goals @ 13/8	£26.25
1 Point (ie £10)	Bangor vs Coleraine Coleraine win & 2-4 goals @ 11/10	£21.00

Double Potential - (9/2) £20 stake, returns £110

The logic: Larne have scored 16 goals this season, averaging 2 per game, showing a strong attacking threat. The Swifts have struggled early on but have managed to score 4 times in their last two matches. With Larne’s offensive strength and the Swifts’ defensive record (17 goals conceded), the reds are likely to score more than once and secure another win. That said, Dungannon could still find the net themselves.

Coleraine scoring prowess! The bannsiders have netted 16 goals this season, averaging 2 goals a game against strong opposition. Whilst Bangor, new-boys in the league, are shipping 2 per game. The two sides haven't met yet, which could spell trouble for the seagulls.

For those pessimists. Two 0-0 draws are 254/1 😲

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Note: From time-to-time, we’ll include some non-NIFL tips too, focusing on players who’ve made the jump from the Irish League to clubs across the water, or maybe even dabble in the League Of Ireland.

How’s your TOP 7 prediction looking 👀

🔥 Check out the league table now! see where you stand, and picture yourself pocketing all that £££ cash!

03.10.2025 - Source BBC Sport

📊 STATS CORNER

Unbeaten Leaders: Glentoran top the table with 20 points from 8 games, remaining undefeated (6W-2D), while conceding just 3 goals.
Glenavon's Nightmare: Bottom side Glenavon are winless after 9 games (0-0-9), shipping 17 goals while scoring only 2, with the worst GD (-15).
Youthful Scoring Star: 21-year-old Fraser Bryden leads the goal charts with 6 for Crusaders, the youngest in the top 3 alongside Linfield's Kieran Offord (also 21, 5 goals).
Discipline Woes at Cliftonville: The club dominates bookings with 3 players in the top 10 (Odhran Casey 4 yellows, Rory Hale 1 red +3 yellows, Adebayo Fapetu 3 yellows).

📅 UPCOMING FIXTURES

Friday 3rd October, 7.45pm Kick-offs:

Linfield vs Crusaders (Windsor Park) Postponed*
Cliftonville vs Glentoran (Soltitude) Postponed*

Saturday 4th October, 3pm Kick-offs:

Bangor vs Coleraine (Clandeboye Arena)
Dungannon vs Larne (Stangmore Park)
Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena (Taylors Avenue)
Portadown vs Glenavon (Shamrock Park) 5.30pm*

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🧃 SOME OTHER STUFF

Let’s put the Spotlight on Irish League Creators and fanatics.

This section of our newsletter is all about celebrating the incredible channels, brands, podcasts, people and partners across Northern Ireland who are shining a light on the Irish League, local football, and grassroots sport. From creative storytelling to behind-the-scenes action, these are the folks keeping the passion for football alive!

October Spotlight: THE DUGOUT. One local visionary is on a mission to capture the drama, triumphs, and stories of Northern Ireland’s lower leagues. Through expertly crafted videos, he follows clubs on their journeys through each season—bringing fans closer to the heart of the game. With content on TikTok that has racked up over a million views, it’s easy to see why THE DUGOUT is a must-watch.