Match Summary
Coleraine FC defeated Ballymena United 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by C. Coates 12′, M. Shevlin 23′, M. Shevlin 61′. Coleraine FC made 2 substitutions, Ballymena United made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Coleraine FC and Ballymena United — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Coleraine FC lined up in a — formation under O. Kearney, while Ballymena United deployed a — under J. Ervin.
Midfield Control
Coleraine 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, Coleraine FC have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Ballymena United show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Coleraine FC
Ballymena United
Head to Head
Coleraine FC and Ballymena United have met 3 times — Coleraine FC won 2, Ballymena United won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Coleraine FC leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (4 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
2
Coleraine FC
0
Drawn
1
Ballymena United
Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026