Match Summary
Cliftonville FC defeated Ballymena United 1:0. The match was played in Premiership 2021. Goals were scored by R. Curran 68′. Cliftonville FC made 3 substitutions, Ballymena United made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Cliftonville FC and Ballymena United — 1 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Cliftonville FC lined up in a — formation under P. McLaughlin, while Ballymena United deployed a — under D. Jeffrey.
Midfield Control
Cliftonville FC 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.
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Cliftonville FC have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Ballymena United show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Cliftonville FC
Ballymena United
Head to Head
Cliftonville FC and Ballymena United have met 3 times — Cliftonville FC won 1, Ballymena United won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Cliftonville FC leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.33 per match (7 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Cliftonville FC are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
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Cliftonville FC
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Drawn
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Ballymena United
Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026