Ballyclare Comrades vs Ballymena United: result 1-3 and analysis
Irish CupQuarter-finalsKick-off on March 4, 2023 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Dixon Park, Ballyclare
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What was the result of Ballyclare Comrades vs Ballymena United?
Ballymena United won 1-3 on March 4, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 38′C. McGuinnessBallyclare Comrades
- 64′J. KellyBallymena United
- 98′A. McGroryBallymena United (pen.)
- 113′D. McDaidBallymena United
Official lineup for Ballyclare Comrades vs Ballymena United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Ballyclare Comrades
- DD. Roohi
- CC. Gilmour
- JJ. Tully
- CC. McGrandles
- LL. Hassin
- HH. Beverland
- GG. Donnelly
- CC. McGuinness
- OO. McConville
- BB. Higgins
- DD. Breen
Ballymena United
- DD. McDaid
- KK. Kane
- RR. McVarnock
- JJ. Kelly
- JJ. Henderson
- SS. McCullough
- SS. Whiteside
- SS. Graham
- CC. Farquhar
- KK. Nelson
- JJ. Williamson
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ballyclare Comrades have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Ballymena United have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2023 | Dundela(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Institute(home) | 6-2 | Championship |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Ards(home) | 3-2 | Championship |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Ballinamallard United(away) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Feb 4, 2023 | Institute(away) | 1-0 | Irish Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2023 | Crusaders FC(home) | 0-0 | Premiership |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Larne(home) | 0-3 | Premiership |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Glentoran(home) | 1-3 | Premiership |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Carrick Rangers(away) | 0-1 | Premiership |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Portadown(home) | 0-0 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Ballyclare Comrades wins, 0 draws, 2 Ballymena United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | Ballyclare Comrades 1-2 Ballymena United | Friendlies Clubs |
| Sep 12, 2020 | Ballyclare Comrades 0-3 Ballymena United | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: Ballyclare Comrades vs Ballymena United on Jul 26, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Ballyclare Comrades score 1.4 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Ballymena United score 0.9 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Comrades | 1.4 | 1.5 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Ballymena United | 0.9 | 1.3 | 5 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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