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Dungannon Swifts beat Limavady United to reach Irish Premiership summit

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Dungannon Swifts beat Limavady United to reach Irish Premiership summit
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Dungannon Swifts extended their winning streak to four games with a 2-0 victory over Limavady United on Friday. Leo Alves provided the breakthrough in the first half with a curled free-kick that evaded goalkeeper Marty Gallagher. Junior secured the result for the visitors in the second half, bundling home a loose ball after an initial effort from Sean McAllister was parried. The defeat leaves newly promoted Limavady United without a point this season, despite a debut performance from loanee Jamie McGonigle. The result moves Dungannon Swifts to the top of the Irish Premiership table, surpassing Coleraine ahead of their match against Crusaders on Saturday. Limavady United remains at the bottom of the standings following the loss at home.

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  • •Dungannon Swifts defeated Limavady United 2-0 to move into first place.
  • •Leo Alves scored in the 30th minute via a free-kick.
  • •Junior added a second goal for the visitors in the 68th minute.
  • •Limavady United remains without a point in the current Irish Premiership campaign.
  • •Jamie McGonigle made his debut for Limavady United after joining on loan.
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Dungannon Swifts' impressive early season form continued with a fourth win on the bounce thanks to a 2-0 win over struggling Limavady United.

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