Match Summary
Carrick Rangers defeated Ballymena United 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2024. Goals were scored by D. Gibson 49′, D. McCallion 65′, N. Maciulaitis 71′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Ballymena United made 5 substitutions, Carrick Rangers made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Ballymena United lined up in a — formation under J. Ervin, while Carrick Rangers deployed a — under S. Baxter.
Midfield Control
Ballymena United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Carrick Rangers'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. Carrick Rangers show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Ballymena United
Carrick Rangers
Head to Head
Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers have met 3 times — Ballymena United won 2, Carrick Rangers won 0, 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 (5 for the home side, 3 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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Ballymena United
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Drawn
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Carrick Rangers
Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026