Dundalk and District League round-up
The latest DDL results and fixtures
Monday, 11th August: Square United 0-3 Carlingford Celtic – Ardee
Carlingford went top of the Dundalk and District League Premier Division with this convincing away win. They leapfrog Rampart by one point, having amassed 30 points from 11 games.
Their top scorer, Eddie Duffy, scored once to move up to joint second in the scoring chart with his 10th strike. Joe Dunne, with his eighth goal this season, along with Enda O'Neill, were the other goal scorers.
The Peninsula side awaits Ramparts' result against Redeemer on Wednesday to see if they can regain top spot.
Tuesday, 12th August: Muirhevnamor FC 2-3 Carrick Rovers – Muirhevnamor Gill's Park
Muirhevnamor and visitors Carrick Rovers played out a most entertaining 90 minutes in Gills Park. Kyle Carroll gave the home side a sixth-minute lead, scoring close in from an acute angle.
Jake Carolan levelled the scores after a mazey run to fire past Tiernan McElroy, the fifteen-year-old custodian. On 17 minutes, Oisin McNally slotted home after being put in with a superb through ball to put Carrick 2-1 ahead.
The goal of the match arrived in the 34th minute via a Keith Harmon special from 35 meters out, which threatened to lift the rigging.
The sides turned over at two apiece, and it was thanks to some outstanding goalkeeping by both netminders, Shane Carolan of Carrick and Tiernan McElroy, that it took until the 78th minute for Manny Lubhanya to hit a very good goal that saw Carrick take all points out of Dundalk.
Wednesday, 13th August: Rampart Celtic 5-0 Redeemer Celtic – Astro Turf
Rampart regained top spot from Carlingford with this routine victory over bottom club Redeemer Celtic. They lead by two points but have played a game more than the Seasiders.
It took until the 42nd minute before they breached a stubborn Redeemer defence. The second half was all one-way traffic from the 4th minute of the restart when they went 2-0 ahead.
They eventually ran out 5-0 winners, their goals coming from Ryan Watters and Stephen Sharkey, along with Abdulgani Farah, both watching a brace apiece.
Wednesday, 13th August: Haynestown Celtic 3-2 Faughart Rovers – DKIT
This was a landmark in this new club's history as Sahnoon Buye registered the club's first hat-trick, as they beat Faughart Rovers 3-2. Rorie Ball and Stephen Gartland were on target for the men from the Lumpers.
FIXTURES
Tuesday, 19th August: Redeemer Celtic v Haynestown Celtic. Muirhevnamor Astro Pitch. Kick-off 8.00pm
The match will feature Redeemer Celtic facing off against Haynestown Celtic. In their head-to-head encounters, these teams have played one match, with Haynestown Celtic emerging victorious on that occasion.
Looking at recent matches, Haynestown Celtic secured a convincing 3-0 win over Redeemer Celtic in their most recent meeting.
In terms of form, Redeemer Celtic has faced a series of defeats, while Haynestown Celtic has shown more promising results with victories against Faughart Rovers and Carrick Rovers.
In the current standings, Haynestown Celtic holds the 4th position with 22 points from 12 matches, having won seven, drawn one, and lost four games.
On the other hand, Redeemer Celtic is positioned 9th with four points, having won one, drawn one, and lost 10 matches.
Tuesday, 19th August: Muirhevnamor FC v Bay FC. Muirhevnamor Gill's Park. Kick-off 8.10pm
In their head-to-head history, these two teams have played only once, with Bay FC securing the victory.
Looking at their recent performances, Muirhevnamor FC has faced consecutive defeats in their last five matches, including losses against Carrick Rovers, Carlingford Celtic, and Faughart Rovers.
On the other hand, Bay FC has shown better form with wins against Faughart Rovers and Redeemer Celtic, but suffered defeats against Square United and Carlingford Celtic.
In the current league standings comprising nine teams, Bay FC holds the fifth position with 15 points from 11 matches, having won five games and lost six.
Muirhevnamor FC, on the other hand, sits in 6th place with 10 points from 10 matches, having won three games and lost six.
Wednesday, 20th August: Carrick Rovers v Carlingford Celtic. Ballybay Road. Kick-off 7.15pm
In their head-to-head history, these two teams have played one match, with Carlingford Celtic emerging victorious on that occasion.
Looking at recent performances, Carrick Rovers have had a mixed run with two wins and three losses in their last five matches.
On the other hand, Carlingford Celtic has been in impressive form, securing five consecutive wins in their last five matches.
In the current standings, Carlingford Celtic sits comfortably at the top of the table with 30 points from 11 matches, having won 10 and lost only one.
Meanwhile, Carrick Rovers are in 7th place with 10 points from 12 matches, having won three, drawn one, and lost eight.