Match Report
16 points separated the sides: Cliftonville U20 5th on 43, Carrick Rangers U20 12th on 27. Carrick Rangers U20's recent output outran their position: 7th on form over five rounds, 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.85/2.24 for Cliftonville U20 and 1.67/2.94 for Carrick Rangers U20 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.12.
Cliftonville U20 had been beaten in four straight games.
9 meetings are on record — 6 won by Cliftonville U20, 2 by Carrick Rangers U20, 1 drawn, at 3.56 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 33% of the meetings went to the host. The fixture leans high-scoring: 78% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 56%.
Cliftonville U20 led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Cliftonville U20: 3 goals with no recorded scorer · Carrick Rangers U20: 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Cliftonville U20 67% · Carrick Rangers U20 33% · Total shots: 13-4 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 8-3