Ballymena United vs Linfield: result 0-3 and analysis
Irish CupSemi-finalsKick-off on May 18, 2021 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Mourneview Park, Lurgan
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What was the result of Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Linfield won 0-3 on May 18, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 19′S. FallonLinfield
- 49′S. LaveryLinfield
- 63′S. LaveryLinfield
Official lineup for Ballymena United vs Linfield
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Ballymena United
- SS. McCartan
- RR. Waide
- LL. Millar
- JJ. Kelly
- PP. McElroy
- JJ. Ervin
- RR. Redman
- CC. Keeley
- SS. Graham
- AA. McGrory
- RRoss Glendinning
Linfield
- SS. Lavery
- JJ. Mulgrew
- KK. Millar
- SS. Fallon
- JJ. Cooper
- CC. Palmer
- MM. Haughey
- NN. Quinn
- JJ. Callacher
- CC. Pepper
- CC. Johns
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ballymena United have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Linfield have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2021 | Dungannon Swifts(away) | 3-1 | Premiership |
| May 11, 2021 | Dergview(home) | 5-0 | Irish Cup |
| May 8, 2021 | PSNI(home) | 5-0 | Irish Cup |
| May 4, 2021 | Carrick Rangers(away) | 4-0 | Premiership |
| May 1, 2021 | Glenavon FC(home) | 3-1 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2021 | Larne(home) | 1-2 | Premiership |
| May 11, 2021 | Loughgall(away) | 3-1 | Irish Cup |
| May 8, 2021 | Dungannon Swifts(home) | 5-2 | Irish Cup |
| May 4, 2021 | Crusaders FC(home) | 3-1 | Premiership |
| May 1, 2021 | Glentoran(away) | 0-0 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Ballymena United win, 0 draws, 5 Linfield wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | Linfield 2-1 Ballymena United | Premiership |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Ballymena United 2-1 Linfield | Premiership |
| Oct 24, 2020 | Ballymena United 2-3 Linfield | Premiership |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Ballymena United 1-4 Linfield | Premiership |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Ballymena United 1-2 Linfield | Premiership |
| Oct 19, 2019 | Linfield 2-1 Ballymena United | Premiership |
Last archived meeting: Linfield vs Ballymena United on Apr 17, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Ballymena United score 2.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Linfield score 1.9 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2.7 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 13/15 |
| Linfield | 1.9 | 1.0 | 5 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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