Lisburn City showed great determination as they fought back twice to secure a hard-earned draw against The New Saints in front of a lively crowd. The game began with the Saints taking the lead early through Ferrán Torres, who latched onto Brad Young’s precise cross and executed a stunning half-volley in the 10th minute. The response from Lisburn was swift. Seamus Heath stormed forward, exchanging passes with Darius Vassell before rounding the goalkeeper to equalize in the 23rd minute. However, Rory Holden restored the Saints’ lead with a thunderous strike just seven minutes later, leaving the Lisburn defense scrambling. In the second half, Lisburn’s persistence paid off. Tommy McIlroy capitalized on Gary Wray’s pinpoint through ball to score a composed equalizer in the 70th minute, with his shot ricocheting in off the post. Despite relentless pressure from Eric Brook and Darius Vassell, Saints’ goalkeeper Josh Park stood tall, making a string of remarkable saves to deny Lisburn a winner. Man of the Match Josh Park’s heroics kept the Saints alive, but Lisburn’s spirited performance earned them a valuable point. Lisburn City next face another tough test but will take confidence from their fighting spirit displayed here.

Lisburn City showcased their resilience with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sheffield Rovers, turning the game around after going behind. Sheffield struck first when Side Show capitalized on a rebound in the 41st minute, tapping in after Snow Don’s long-range effort was parried. Lisburn came agonizingly close to equalizing just before halftime, but Dave Watson’s effort somehow missed the target. The second half saw Lisburn increase their intensity, and their persistence paid off in the 67th minute. Tommy McIlroy rose to meet Darren Armour’s pinpoint cross, heading past the otherwise stellar Sheffield goalkeeper, Stressed Eric, to draw level. The equalizer shifted the momentum firmly in Lisburn’s favor. Just 15 minutes later, David Silva sealed the comeback with a clinical finish after a well-worked team move. Despite relentless pressure from Sheffield late on, Lisburn’s defense held firm, with Ray Ranson making a vital interception to deny Epic Stan-Lee a last-minute equalizer. Man of the Match honors went to Stressed Eric for a series of remarkable saves, though his heroics couldn’t prevent Sheffield’s defeat. Lisburn, however, will miss David Silva in their opener next season due to suspension after picking up his 12th discipline point. Lisburn’s fans will be delighted with their team’s fighting spirit as their season comes to a close.

Lisburn City’s spirited comeback fell short as they succumbed to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Sheffield FC Blades in an action-packed encounter. The match saw Lisburn’s early intent when Carlos Tevez’s sharp pass put Bernardo Silva through, only for his effort to be denied by Blades’ keeper Dees Knub. Despite Lisburn’s promising start, it was Sheffield who struck first, with Andre Brookes pouncing on a rebound in the 31st minute to break the deadlock. Lisburn, however, showed resilience after the break. Darius Vassell slotted home a cool finish in the 55th minute to draw level. Moments later, Eric Brook’s thunderous half-volley put the visitors ahead, turning the game on its head. But Sheffield responded with relentless pressure. Manu Solomon’s brilliant strike regained the lead for the Blades before Vini Souza sealed the game with a clinical finish late on, securing a well-earned victory. Lisburn’s Scott Carson was valiant between the posts, making several key saves, but ultimately the defensive lapses proved costly. The Distillers will be eager to tighten their backline as they prepare for their next fixture.

Lisburn City put on a confident display to secure a 3-0 victory against the New Jersey Nutmegs in a lively encounter that saw the visitors dominate from start to finish. The Distillers wasted no time in taking the lead, with Darren Armour opening the scoring in the 31st minute after persistent pressure. Eric Brook’s initial effort was saved by New Jersey’s goalkeeper, Uno Skorin, but Armour was on hand to tap in the rebound from close range. In the second half, Lisburn continued to dictate the pace. The introduction of David Silva and Darius Vassell brought renewed energy, and it wasn’t long before Lisburn doubled their lead. A pin-point cross from David Silva found Armour in space, who smashed home a half-volley in the 63rd minute to make it 2-0. The Nutmegs struggled to break down a resolute Lisburn defense led by Seamus Heath and Paul Bosvelt. Lisburn sealed the victory in the 71st minute when Tommy McIlroy bent a superb shot past Skorin to put the game beyond doubt. A well-deserved win for the Distillers, with Darren Armour earning the Man of the Match award for his tireless effort and two crucial goals.