Glenavy FC

MATCHDAY PREVEIW!!!

Another preseason game as a young mix of thirds and seconds travel down to take on Donacloney reserves!

Ryan Hall AKA “the gaffer” will hope to end preseason on a high before going into competitive fixtures.

Best of luck and get down to show your support for the boys

🏟️Donacloney football club
⏰2pm 29/08/26

🚨🚨HERE WE GO!! 💣Deal confirmed, Glenavy got their man!

Ben McShane
Crewe United ➡️ THE GFC ⚫️⚪️

Another fantastic move by Glenavy bringing in the extremely talented 19 year old fullback that was sought after by all the big clubs. CT strikes again!

Glad to have him on board, come on GFC!!!!!!

MATCH REVEIW!!!

Where do we start these boys strolled into Annalong and gave them a longgggg day, one they won’t forget for a while, a top bins banger from Ricky Mac and a tidy finish from Paddy Webb saw Glenavy take what was a well deserved lead into the half. Second half same story ten minutes in prime Jonjo Shelvey scored a screamer lobbing the keeper from 25 yards giving Glenavy a controlling lead. Shortly after Big Mic and Ben Wright came off the bench and decided to open the flood gates Mick added a 4th on the 70th minute mark and Ben Wright scored a swift 8 minute hat-trick to pile on the misery, then finally after pulling the strings all day Louis Stewart danced and pranced and scored a magical 8th to put Annalong to the sword.

MOTM- Louis Stewart

Great way to start the season boys come on GFC

MATCH REVEIW!!!

What a performance from 3s the whole team, from the first whistle to the last, it was complete domination with goals from Charlie Grant, Chris Collier and Ross Dougherty im the first half we went into the break in full control. The game finished 4-1 after John Parker finished off a corner with a thumping header.

Good minutes in the tank ahead of the season and good result.

MOTM- Charlie grant

Well done the boys.

FIRST MANAGER QUOTE

Glenavy took a little time to settle, with several absentees forcing new faces into the side and a few players into unfamiliar positions. Once confidence grew, so did our rhythm, and it was Liam Óg Cullen who broke the deadlock on his debut — scoring directly from a corner with a wicked delivery that dropped right on top of the keeper. A brilliant way to announce himself.

Glenavy began to take control, but Caledon levelled from the penalty spot just before half‑time.

Against the run of play, Caledon then went ahead early in the second half, capitalising on a loose ball with a clever finish. Glenavy responded superbly and soon got the equaliser their play deserved, Jonny Wright catching a half‑volley sweetly into the side netting.

Spaces were now opening up, and the Glenavy substitutes made a huge impact. Ryan Farr, introduced in an unfamiliar deeper role, was outstanding — getting on the ball, calming the game, and adding real composure. It wasn’t long before he threaded a perfectly weighted pass through for Jordy Anderson, who finished confidently to put Glenavy ahead.

With momentum fully behind us, Stevie Stewart added a fourth, and Jack Gray capped off another hard‑working performance by scoring the fifth.

A very positive afternoon for Glenavy, securing our first win since returning to Division 1. Man of the Match went to Jonny Wright for an exceptional display in the middle of the park.

🚨🚨💣Liam Og Cullen : Crumlin ➡️ GFC!!!!

Another addition to Glenavy as we bring in a long wanted target at fullback, he made his debut today scoring from a direct corner.

Please to have him on board welcome

MATCH PREVIEW!!!

After getting a last gasp point in their return to Division One football, Glenavy take on Caledon in their second fixture. Should be a fantastic game with Glenavy looking to push on.

Come on GFC!

🏟️ Aghalee park

⏰2:15pm 22/08/26

MATCH PREVIEW!!!

The 2nds start their campaign against Annalong with what should be a fiercely competitive outing. Admins excited for the start of the 2nds season as coach Raymie will be raring to go.

Come on GFC!

🏟️Hillmount Park, Annalong

⏰2:15pm 22/08/26

MATCH PREVIEW!!!

The 3rds go into another preseason game after a good battle against Broomhedge on Wednesday night. They will be looking to put minutes in the tank and get a result this time as they take on Lisburn FC.

Come on GFC!

🏟️ Barbour playing fields, Lisburn

⏰ 2pm 22/08/26

🚨🚨 1ST TEAM KIT ANNOUNCED 🚨🚨

A huge thank you to PTF and Ben Thompson for their continued support of Glenavy FC and for sponsoring another kit! 👏⚽️

Your generosity and commitment to the club are hugely appreciated. It’s fantastic to have local businesses and individuals supporting our players and helping the club continue to grow. 💙

🚨🚨 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 🚨🚨

Broomhedge Reserves 3 - 2 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀
⚽️ Gareth Smylie
⚽️ Charlie Grant

A great run out for the third team on Wednesday night seen them fall to a narrow defeat. Glenavy conceded first but responded well after great work from Gareth Smylie to both win and convert a penalty. Glenavy then started to take control and took a deserved lead through the dangerous Charlie Grant. The front 3 of Smylie, Wright and Grant were causing a lot of problems to the Broomhedge defence.

A host of changes at half time were made to give everyone valuable minutes in the legs. There were some standout performances despite Glenavy surrendering their lead to Broomhedge to ultimately lose the game 3-2. Bradlee Chapman looked very sharp and was unlucky not to score on a few occasions after some excellent saves from the Broomhedge keeper. It was also terrific to see Sam McCready back on the pitch after a bad injury. But the biggest positive on the night was young Luke Daye who was stepping up from our under 18s team. He was absolutely superb and showed composure far beyond his years at left back. Luke epitomised the great work that has been going on at our academy, he was a credit to his coaches and it was brilliant to see him in the senior shirt. The future is bright! 👏

Here he is pictured alongside coach, Stephen Montgomery and one of our longest-serving players, GFC legend Rick Mcclenaghan. They are at different ends of the age scale, but both still doing the business! ...we will let you figure out which one is which!

Stay tuned to our socials for some exciting news about another young star joining the ranks...

MATCH PREVEIW!!!

Glenavy’s thirds take on broomhedge seconds in another preseason game, with a few players hot in form this will be a tough and competitive outing against a talented broomhedge reserves side. Another great chance for minutes and fitness.

Get down and support the GFC!!

🏟️Broomhedge fc maghaberry, Moria
⏰7pm 19/08/26

Final preseason matchup!!!

A mix of Glenavy’s 2’s and 3’s take on a comber side also preparing to start there season in the coming weeks, with a few inform players who will be wanting to make and impact, it’s a great opportunity for fitness and one more sharpening before the start of the season. Come on GFC!!!

🏟️ comber rec football club, newtownards
⏰ 2pm Saturday

MATCHDAY 1

This is the big one!

Glenavy’s long awaited return to division 1 football sees them take on sandy hill, a very consistent division 1 side. Captain W***y Waite will lead the men into a very competitive game alongside a handful of well recruited signings that will be looking to make an early impact. The admin team is excited for this one let’s go GLENAVY!!!

🏟️loughgall Fc 3g
⏰ 2pm Saturday