Ballymena United vs PSNI: result 5-0 and analysis
Irish Cup2nd RoundKick-off on May 8, 2021 at 02:00 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Ballymena
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What was the result of Ballymena United vs PSNI?
Ballymena United won 5-0 on May 8, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 17′S. McCartanBallymena United (pen.)
- 20′R. WaideBallymena United
- 59′K. BalmerBallymena United
- 66′K. BalmerBallymena United
- 85′J. McCreadyBallymena United
Official lineup for Ballymena United vs PSNI
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Ballymena United
- SS. McCartan
- RR. Waide
- LL. Millar
- JJ. Kelly
- PP. McElroy
- JJ. Ervin
- RR. Redman
- KK. Balmer
- TT. Hume
- AA. McGrory
- JJ. Williamson
PSNI
- KK. McDowell
- MM. Henry
- TT. Tumelty
- JJ. Courtney
- KK. McCleery
- MM. Johnston
- AA. Cochrane
- AA. Ferguson
- JJ. Wilson
- JJ. Turk
- BBen Nicholl
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ballymena United have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; PSNI have 3, 0 and 12.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | Carrick Rangers(away) | 4-0 | Premiership |
| May 1, 2021 | Glenavon FC(home) | 3-1 | Premiership |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Portadown(home) | 4-1 | Irish Cup |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Coleraine FC(home) | 1-2 | Premiership |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Linfield(away) | 1-2 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2020 | Dundela(home) | 2-4 | Championship |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Portadown(home) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Feb 29, 2020 | Knockbreda(away) | 2-4 | Championship |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Ballinamallard United(away) | 4-6 | Championship |
| Feb 8, 2020 | H&W Welders(away) | 1-3 | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Ballymena United score 2.2 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; PSNI score 1.5 and concede 3.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2.2 | 1.2 | 3 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| PSNI | 1.5 | 3.5 | 1 | 8/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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