Match Summary
Carrick Rangers defeated Ballymena United 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2021. Goals were scored by J. Smith 32′, A. Gawne 55′, J. Gibson 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Carrick Rangers made 2 substitutions, Ballymena United made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Carrick Rangers lined up in a — formation under S. King, while Ballymena United deployed a — under D. Jeffrey.
Midfield Control
Carrick Rangers field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Ballymena United's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Carrick Rangers have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Ballymena United show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Carrick Rangers
Ballymena United
Head to Head
Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United have met 3 times — Carrick Rangers won 0, Ballymena United won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Ballymena United leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (3 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ballymena United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2026.
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Carrick Rangers
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Drawn
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Ballymena United
Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026