Match Report
Larne U20 went into the game 3rd in the table on 54 points; Ballymena United U20 sat 8th on 40 — a 14-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 2.55/1.55 for Larne U20 and 1.44/1.88 for Ballymena United U20 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.12.
Larne U20 had not lost in 8 games, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Larne U20 have 3 wins to Ballymena United U20's 2, with 2 draws, at 2.43 goals per meeting. Only 29% of these meetings ended in a home win.
The venue was Solitude, with room for 3,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Larne U20 led 3-2 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 5-3.
Goal scorers
Larne U20: Daniel Gordon (8'), Daniel Gordon (84'), 3 goals with no recorded scorer · Ballymena United U20: 3 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Larne U20 55% · Ballymena United U20 45% · Total shots: 9-13 · On target: 8-6 · Corners: 4-6