Soccer

Seasiders coasting towards promotion to top flight

Ben Arthurs' goal for Bangor enough to see off Irish Cup heroes Limavady in Playr-Fit Championship

A Ben Arthurs double helped Bangor to the top of the table
Ben Arthurs bagged Bangor's winner

BANGOR took a massive step towards a long-awaited return to the top flight with a 1-0 Playr-Fit Championship win over second-placed Limavady United at Clandeboye Park on Friday night.

Ben Arthurs struck the winner for the Seasiders on 12 minutes, a result that sees Lee Feeney’s men go nine points clear of the Roesiders – who knocked top-flight champions Larne out of the Irish Cup last Saturday – and 11 clear of third-placed Dundela, although the east Belfast side have two matches in hand.

The Duns host Annagh in Saturday’s early kick-off (2pm) while in the 3pm starts Ballyclare welcome Newry City, Armagh City are at home to the Welders, Ballinamallard host Newington and Institute tackle Ards at the Brandywell.