Match Report
The table read 5th (Glenavon, 3 pts) against 1st (Carrick Rangers, 10 pts), 7 points apart. Glenavon had been under-performing their position — 19th on five-round form against 5th in the table.
The sides have met 15 times in the GioScore results database: 9 wins for Glenavon, 2 draws and 4 for Carrick Rangers, at 3.07 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 40% of the wins in this fixture. Goals tend to flow: 60% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Goal scorers
Glenavon: Paddy Burns (42'), Alfie Pollock (85') · Carrick Rangers: Adam Lecky (58'), Jimmy Callacher (74'), Danny Purkis (90')
Key stats
Possession: Glenavon 51% · Carrick Rangers 49% · Total shots: 2-3 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 5-7