Ards travel into Tyrone on Saturday to face Coagh United for the second time this month.

The two sides have shared the same region of the league table for most of the season, although Ards' recent run of good results has seen the Hagan Park side left behind slightly. At the start of April goals from Johnny Roy, James Wilson and Darren Stirling gave Ards a 3-1 victory over Coagh at Clandeboye Park.

Both sides were in action on Tuesday past. While Ards were defeating Banbridge Town in the dark, Coagh United were involved a one-all draw with Ballyclare, a result that handed the league title to Loughgall.

Ards defender Gary Spence is not expected to be risked for this game, although his injury has significantly improved. Tommy Kincaid perhaps will have one eye on next Thursday's Intermediate Cup final and may indeed choose to rotate some of his squad.

He has called on six of Lee Forsythe's Ards Colts side, who have a cup final of their own coming up, next Wednesday against the Cliftonville youth team. While not all of the six will make the squad, there's must be a strong chance of Gary Sharratt, Tony Tumelty or Ryan Newberry taking part. There might also be a game for Kerri Grant, as Kris Pike struggles to overcome a knock taken in Tuesday night's game at Banbridge.

Striker Ricky Billing returns following his automatic ban, although he'll soon be off for another four matches - the standard punishment where a headbutt is concerned.

The Ards supporters bus will leave the social club at 1pm, with the club open before-hand to allow fans to gather. The game has a 2.30pm kick-off.

Saturday's fixtures
Coagh United v. Ards
Tobermore United v. Ballyclare Comrades

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