Banbridge stumble as nine teams still in line for promotion

AS many as nine teams are still in contention for promotion from Division Three following the weekend’s encounters in the AIB League.

Leaders Banbridge stuttered for the second time in three weeks when they lost comprehensively 22-7 to northern rivals Instonians, who moved into fifth place and are just two points off the pace with 36.

Wanderers, Highfield and Ards are locked together on 37 points with the Dubliners having a game in hand over the other two, but all three having games in hand over Banbridge.