Match Report
Ballymena United beat Carrick Rangers 2-1 at home in the Premiership. Before the match, Ballymena United were 4th in the Premiership table with Carrick Rangers in 1st. The two sides have met 15 times (2016–2026). Ballymena United lead the head-to-head with 7 wins. Ballymena United had scored 7 goals this season (1.4 per game), Carrick Rangers had 15 (3.0 per game). Ballymena United's goals came from Igor Rutkowski (69'), Igor Rutkowski (65'); Carrick Rangers scored through Danny Purkis (77'). Match stats: possession 46%-54%, shots 8-8, on target 3-2, corners 5-5. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
This fixture in the Premiership pits Ballymena United against Carrick Rangers at The Showgrounds.
Ballymena United come in 4th with 5 points, while Carrick Rangers sit 1st with 10 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2016, the two sides have met 15 times, with 7 wins for Ballymena United, 5 for Carrick Rangers and 3 draws.
The match finished 2-1, with Ballymena United taking the points.
Goal scorers
Ballymena United: Igor Rutkowski (69'), Igor Rutkowski (65') · Carrick Rangers: Danny Purkis (77')
Key stats
Possession: Ballymena United 46% · Carrick Rangers 54% · Total shots: 8-8 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 5-5