Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Ballyclare Comrades 1st with 61 points, Knockbreda 6th with 18, 43 apart. Ballyclare Comrades had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 14.6/12 for Ballyclare Comrades and 6.8/20 for Knockbreda (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 3.03.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Ballyclare Comrades have 2 wins to Knockbreda's 2, with 2 draws, at 3.67 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. The fixture leans high-scoring: 67% of meetings brought at least three goals.
The match was played at Dixon Park (capacity 5,333). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Ballyclare Comrades led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
Ballyclare Comrades: B. Healy (49'), G. Donnelly (48'), L. Hassin (43'), C. Donnelly (75')
Key stats
Possession: Ballyclare Comrades 61% · Knockbreda 39% · Total shots: 13-4 · On target: 6-0 · Corners: 6-3