The Douglas Byrd varsity football team from Fayetteville, NC, will host Lumberton, NC, in a non-conference game on Friday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m.

Douglas Byrd vs Lumberton Football Game Info:

What: North Carolina High School Football
Who: Douglas Byrd vs Lumberton
When: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 6 PM
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Game preview: Douglas Byrd vs Lumberton

Douglas Byrd Prepares for Home Clash Against Lumberton

The Douglas Byrd High School varsity football team is set to open its season with a home non-conference matchup against Lumberton (NC) on Friday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m. Both teams enter the contest looking to make an early statement, with the 2025 season just getting underway.

Season Outlook & Rankings

As of now, both teams are winless with records of 0-0. In national rankings, Lumberton is positioned 10,413th with a state rank of 317th in North Carolina and class ranking of 60th, while Douglas Byrd is ranked 11,304th nationally, 342nd in the state, and 52nd in their class. Neither team has scored or allowed points yet, leaving a clean slate as the season begins.

Common Opponents

The two programs share several common opponents this season, including St. Pauls, Westover, Cape Fear, Gray’s Creek, and Purnell Swett. These matchups could serve as early indicators of how both teams compare and may factor into playoff positioning later in the year.

Record Breakdown

Both Douglas Byrd and Lumberton are starting fresh across all categories: overall, league, non-league, home, away, neutral, in-state, and out-of-state games. No playoff history or head-to-head matchups exist between the teams this season, making this first encounter a true test of early-season form.

Looking Ahead

With the season opener approaching, both teams will aim to establish momentum. Douglas Byrd fans can expect a competitive game as the Knights host Lumberton in what promises to be an exciting start to the 2025 football campaign.