Match Summary
Ballymena United defeated Cliftonville FC 4:1. The match was played in Premiership 2022. Goals were scored by D. McDaid 36′, K. Nelson 53′, J. Kelly 55′, Ronan Hale 70′, D. McDaid 82′. Ballymena United made 3 substitutions, Cliftonville FC made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Ballymena United and Cliftonville FC — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Ballymena United lined up in a — formation under D. Jeffrey, while Cliftonville FC deployed a — under P. McLaughlin.
Midfield Control
Ballymena United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Cliftonville FC'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, Ballymena United have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Cliftonville FC show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Ballymena United and Cliftonville FC have met 3 times — Ballymena United won 0, Cliftonville FC won 1, 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 (6 for the home side, 7 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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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026