Bangor secured a vital 1-0 victory away to Ballymena United on Saturday, a result that provides a significant boost in their battle to climb the Premiership table. The win, sealed by Arthurs' second-half strike, moves the side off the foot of the standings and ends a run of three consecutive league defeats. It improves their recent form to one win, one draw and three losses from their last five outings, a sequence that includes a 1-2 loss to Larne and a 1-2 defeat to Dungannon Swifts.
Arthurs found the net in the 53rd minute to decide a tight contest at the Showgrounds. The goal was the forward's second in as many league games, following his effort in the 1-2 defeat to Larne the previous weekend. The three points lift Bangor to 12th place, now on six points from 13 matches, having scored 11 goals while conceding 26 this season for a goal difference of minus 15. This leaves them a daunting 29 points behind the league leaders, Coleraine FC.
Coming into the game with a recent form of one win, one draw and three losses, this result represents a major step forward. The clean sheet is a particular positive for a defence that had shipped eight goals in the previous four fixtures. The victory also cuts the gap to the teams above them, with the next challenge a home clash against Crusaders FC.
Bangor will host Crusaders at Clandeboye Park on Saturday, 7 November. The visitors currently sit 8th in the table, and won the last meeting between the sides 2-1 in late September. Bangor's overall record this season stands at just one win, three draws and nine losses from their 13 games. The focus now turns to building on this momentum in front of their own supporters.
