Round 1 delivered a superb mix of tight contests, big scorelines and extra‑time drama across the Mid Ulster area. Here’s how the opening round unfolded:
Oxford Sunnyside U23 3–1 FC Mindwell Reserves (AET)
Newry Celtic 1–2 Cleary Celtic
Greenfield Park 1–4 Bourneview Mill Reserves
Millburn United 2–4 Dollingstown U21
Valley Rangers Reserves 1–3 Annagh United Reserves
Rathfriland Rangers Reserves 9–2 Rectory Rangers
Mayobridge 7–3 Magheralin Village
Ashgrove Rovers 2–6 Cookstown RBL Swifts (AET)
Craigavon City Reserves 3–2 Finn Harps
Church Street 2–1 Warrenpoint Town Reserves
Ballyholland 3–2 St Mary’s YC Reserves
Tandragee Rovers Reserves 2–3 Dunnaman
Sandy Hill 2–3 Ballyoran
Goodyear 3–2 Armagh City Olympic
Newmills Reserves 3–0 Banbridge Town Reserves*
Caledon Rovers 3–2 Rockview United
Rossowen 1–1 Cartwheel United (PEN 5–4)
Hill Street 3–0 Seagoe Reserves
Donacloney 0–3 Gilford Crusaders
Scarva Rangers 5–2 Killymoon Rangers Reserves
Cookstown Olympic 10–0 Laurelvale Reserves
Hillsborough Boys 8–1 Portadown BBOB Reserves
West End Hibs 2–1 Donaghmore
Lurgan BBOB 2–1 Newry Rovers
AFC Craigavon Reserves 0–4 Coagh United Reserves
Armagh Celtic 2–4 Keady Celtic
Glenavy vs Villa Rovers
Scheduled for 10.10.2026 at 14:00