Lisburn Distillery vs Finaghy FC

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Two of the Irish Cup’s most potent attacks will clash Saturday when Finaghy FC visits Lisburn Distillery in a fifth-round fixture.

The match at New Grosvenor Stadium pits a surging Finaghy side against a Lisburn club enjoying a strong run of home form. Both teams have showcased explosive offenses throughout the early season.

Finaghy (3-0-0) arrives having scored 14 goals in its three matches. It is coming off a 5-3 road victory against Holywood FC on Oct. 25. Previous results include a 4-3 win at Shamrock FC on Sept. 13 and a 5-2 victory at Dromore Amateurs FC on Aug. 9.

Lisburn Distillery (4-0-0) has been equally dominant, netting 15 goals in its four contests. It also last played on Oct. 25, securing a 4-1 win at Dromara Village. The club’s other results feature a 4-0 win at St Mary’s on Sept. 13, a 3-2 home victory over Banbridge Town on Aug. 12 and a 4-2 win at Oxford Sunnyside on Aug. 9.

Despite Lisburn’s perfect record and home-pitch advantage, statistical analysis points toward a high-scoring affair favoring the visitors. The Interstat game simulator projects a 4-2 final score for Finaghy FC.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. The winner will advance to the quarterfinal round of Northern Ireland’s premier knockout football competition.