Intermediate League: Trojans looking to maintain good start

Derry side Trojans host Ardstraw in a Northern Ireland Intermediate League Pharmacy Supplies League Cup group game this afternoon (kick-off 2.00pm).

The Creggan men will go into the clash favourites to pick up maximum points, having won five of their six games played to date in all competitions while Ardstraw have yet to pick up their first victory.

In the League Cup, Trojans have recorded wins over Ballymoney United (5-1). Newbuildings (7-5), Strabane Athletic (1-0) and Oxford United Stars (3-0).

A 2-1 win over Islandmagee in the first round of the Irish Cup has set up a trip to Derriaghy in round two next week.

Their only reversal has been a 5-2 away defeat by Championship One side Limavady United in the first round of the Craig Memorial Cup.

In today’s other League Cup group game, Dungiven entertain Ballymoney United with both sides looking for their first win of the season.