Part one of the double-header against Dundela takes place at Clandeboye Park on Saturday as Ards vie to get back to winning league ways following last week's disappointing defeat to Lurgan Celtic.

Manager Mark Snodden brings his Duns team to Bangor on Saturday ahead of next Wednesday night's second meeting, when the sides will clash in the semi-final of the WKD Intermediate Cup. This season's previous meeting between the teams ended two-all at Wilgar Park in November, when Ards' Darren Stirling scored and was sent off.

Stirling limped out of last week's game against Lurgan after only 25 minutes and he is one of several players that Ards are hoping will be fit enough to return this weekend. The signs are good for most on that list, including James Wilson while Gary Spence did train on Thursday night, despite suffering from flu in the earlier part of the week.

Aaron McKee

A doubt remains over the fitness of midfielder Aaron McKee, who pulled out of the last match before kick-off with a toe injury. Depending on who is available new signing Chris Deegan could be in line for a start, having just made the signing deadline on Friday lunchtime.

And with both Ricky Billing and Gareth Wash coming through their run-outs last week with no ill effects, Tommy Kincaid will have the largest squad to choose from for some time, only Johnny Cleary remaining injured.

Dundela could move third in the league if they win, while the teams just above Ards in the table, Coagh United and HW Welders, play each other at Hagan Park.

The Ards supporters bus will leave the social club in Regent Street at 2.00pm, with kick-off at Clandeboye set for 2.30pm.

Saturday's fixtures

Ards v. Dundela
Lurgan Celtic v Ballyclare Comrades
Carrick Rangers v. Loughgall (3pm)
Coagh United v. HW Welders
Portstewart v. Banbridge Town
Tobermore United v. Bangor

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