Ballinamallard United vs Ards: result 2-2 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 26Kick-off on January 25, 2025 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Ferney Park, Ballinamallard
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What was the result of Ballinamallard United vs Ards?
Ballinamallard United and Ards drew 2-2 on January 25, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 8′?Ards (pen.)
- 28′?Ards
- 53′S. McAteerBallinamallard United
- 55′S. McAteerBallinamallard United (pen.)
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ballinamallard United have 5 wins, 0 draws and 10 defeats; Ards have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2025 | H&W Welders(away) | 0-4 | Championship |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Ballymacash Rangers(away) | 2-1 | Irish Cup |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Limavady United(away) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Newry City AFC(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Bangor(away) | 2-3 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2025 | Armagh City(home) | 4-2 | Championship |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Ballymena United(away) | 2-1 | Irish Cup |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dundela(home) | 1-3 | Championship |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Bangor(away) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Annagh United(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Ballinamallard United wins, 3 draws, 1 Ards win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2024 | Ards 0-1 Ballinamallard United | Championship |
| Aug 24, 2024 | Ballinamallard United 2-2 Ards | Championship |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Ballinamallard United 0-5 Ards | Championship |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Ards 0-1 Ballinamallard United | Championship |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Ards 2-2 Ballinamallard United | Championship |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Ballinamallard United 1-1 Ards | Championship |
Last archived meeting: Ards vs Ballinamallard United on Dec 7, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Ballinamallard United score 1.4 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Ards score 1.3 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinamallard United | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2 | 9/15 | 12/15 |
| Ards | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Ballinamallard United sit 10th in Championship (38 points from 38 matches) and Ards sit 8th (52 points from 38 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ards | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 56 | 51 | 52 |
| 10 | Ballinamallard United | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 44 | 60 | 38 |
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