Craigavon City Women 0-2 Bangor Women: Bangor Cruise to Victory in Northern Ireland Super League

Bangor Women made a convincing statement in the Northern Ireland Women's Super League with a 2-0 win away at Craigavon City Women on 25 July 2026. The result moves Bangor into the top three, while Craigavon remain in the relegation zone.

Bangor dominated proceedings from the first whistle. They took the lead in the 22nd minute when winger Kerry McCartney drove into the box and fired a shot that deflected off a defender into the net. The second goal arrived just before half-time: a well-worked corner found centre-back Louise Wilson unmarked, and she headed home powerfully.

Craigavon City struggled to create clear chances, with Bangor's defence marshalled by captain Rebecca O'Neill looking solid throughout. The hosts' best effort came in the 67th minute when striker Aoife McQuillan forced a save from Bangor goalkeeper Emily Todd.

In the second half, Bangor managed the game comfortably, keeping possession and limiting Craigavon to long-range efforts. The clean sheet was Bangor's fourth of the season, reinforcing their reputation as a defensive unit. For Craigavon, the defeat continues a difficult campaign, but they will hope to bounce back in their next fixture.

Season Context:

• Bangor Women now sit in third place, seven points behind leaders Glentoran Women.
• Craigavon City remain in ninth, three points above the bottom.
• Kerry McCartney's goal takes her to four for the season, joint-top for Bangor.