Limavady United vs Dungannon Swifts: match statistics
Limavady United vs Dungannon Swifts: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Limavady United played against Dungannon Swifts in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: The Showgrounds. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Limavady United has 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Dungannon Swifts has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.25 points per game.
Scoring records
Limavady United scores 0.33 goals per game and allows 2.00. Dungannon Swifts scores 1.50 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Limavady United's games and 25% of Dungannon Swifts's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 25%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dungannon Swifts has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 0.74 per game. Limavady United takes 8.7 shots per game, while Dungannon Swifts takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Limavady United leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Limavady United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). For Dungannon Swifts, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dungannon Swifts sit 3rd, while Limavady United are 10th, with the visitors recording 3 wins in 4 matches this season compared with the hosts’ 3 defeats in 3 games. Away from home, Dungannon have won both matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals and yet to concede, keeping two clean sheets. Limavady have lost 100% of their home fixtures, score just 0.5 goals per match, and fail to find the net in 50% of their appearances. The visitors create significantly more chances, averaging 15.5 shots and an xG of 1.74, compared with Limavady’s 8.5 shots and xG of 0.68. The defensive contrast further strengthens the case: Dungannon’s away xG against stands at 0.96, while the hosts allow opponents an xG of 1.84 and concede an average of 2 goals at home.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Dungannon Swifts have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their matches so far, while Limavady United have failed to score in every game this season. The hosts have scored just 1 goal this season and have averaged only 0.6 goals per game across their last 5 matches, with a low xG of 0.94. Dungannon create significantly more quality chances, averaging 1.74 xG and 6.0 shots on target per match, so they could decide the game on their own. BTTS has landed in just 20% of Limavady’s last five matches, while the league average for both teams to score is only 33%. Although the hosts concede an average of 1.4 goals across their last five appearances, the biggest risk to this pick remains their limited ability to breach the visitors’ highly resilient defense.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Limavady’s latest form clearly limits the hosts’ attacking potential: they have scored just 0.6 goals per game across their last five matches, while their average xG stood at 0.94. Dungannon have been more effective, averaging 1.4 goals scored and an xG of 1.49 over their last five outings, while conceding only 1.2 goals per match. In the same sample, matches featuring at least three goals accounted for just 20% of Limavady’s games and 40% of Dungannon’s, while both teams have struggled to score consistently at the same time. The visitors’ defensive profile is further supported by a season average of 0.96 xG allowed and a 100% clean-sheet rate, making the projected total of 2.35 goals a clear lean towards Under 3.5 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Dungannon Swifts have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while Limavady United have lost 4 of their last 5 and scored just 0.6 goals per match over that period. The visitors are also creating significantly more chances: their average xG stands at 1.74 compared with the hosts’ 1.58, while they register 6.0 shots on target per match versus 3.5 for their opponents. Before half-time, Limavady were trailing in 60% of their last five appearances and conceded an average of 0.8 goals, whereas Dungannon kept a clean sheet before the break in 60% of those matches. Across the entire season, the visitors have won every match played so far, keeping a clean sheet in 100% of them, while the hosts concede an average of 1.5 goals. The most likely scenario is therefore a 1/1 outcome, with Dungannon taking the lead at the break and maintaining it until full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Limavady United | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.11 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Dungannon Swifts is 355% better for: goals scored per game.
0.33 goals / game - Limavady United · 1.5 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts
Dungannon Swifts is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Limavady United · 0.75 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts
Limavady United scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 games), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 games).
Dungannon Swifts scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Limavady United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Limavady United
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dungannon Swifts is 430% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.33 pts / game - Limavady United · 1.75 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Limavady United - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Limavady United
Dungannon Swifts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Limavady United | Liga | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 36% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 55% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 34% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 64% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Limavady United vs Dungannon Swifts?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Limavady United 0:2 Dungannon Swifts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Limavady United vs Dungannon Swifts?
Limavady United score 0.33 goals per game on average and Dungannon Swifts 1.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Limavady United's matches and 25% of Dungannon Swifts's.
What form are Limavady United and Dungannon Swifts in?
Over the last 5 games Limavady United have a 0-0-3 record (0.00 points per game) and Dungannon Swifts 3-0-1 (2.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Limavady United vs Dungannon Swifts?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.