Coleraine FC vs Ards: result 4-1 and analysis
PremiershipMatchday 15Kick-off on November 21, 2017 at 07:45 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Coleraine
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What was the result of Coleraine FC vs Ards?
Coleraine FC won 4-1 on November 21, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 16′Gareth McConaghieColeraine FC
- 45′Gareth McConaghieColeraine FC
- 63′J. CarsonColeraine FC
- 76′M. SmithColeraine FC
- 88′Craig McMillenArds
Official lineup for Coleraine FC vs Ards
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Coleraine FC
- 7Darren McCauley
- 19J. McGonigle
- 4C. Harkin
- 8M. Smith
- 11J. Carson
- 16I. Parkhill
- 3A. Mullan
- 13Gareth McConaghie
- 15S. O'Donnell
- 18A. Traynor
- 1C. Johns
Ards
- 14J. Frazer
- 27B. Arthurs
- 7Craig McMillen
- 12J. Kelly
- 16Gareth Tommons
- 20K. Cherry
- 3M. Ruddy
- 5J. Taylor
- 6D. Elebert
- 24Reece Glendinning
- 18A. Hogg
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Coleraine FC have 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; Ards have 5, 1 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2017 | Linfield(away) | 1-2 | Premiership |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Glenavon FC(away) | 2-2 | Premiership |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Ballinamallard United(home) | 2-1 | Premiership |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Glentoran(home) | 3-0 | Premiership |
| Oct 21, 2017 | Cliftonville FC(away) | 2-1 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2017 | Cliftonville FC(home) | 0-1 | Premiership |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Ballymena United(away) | 2-3 | League Cup |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Crusaders FC(home) | 2-4 | Premiership |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Linfield(away) | 0-2 | Premiership |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Warrenpoint Town(home) | 2-1 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 1 Coleraine FC win, 0 draws, 0 Ards wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2017 | Ards 0-3 Coleraine FC | Premiership |
How many goals should we expect?
Coleraine FC score 2.3 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Ards score 1.4 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleraine FC | 2.3 | 1.0 | 5 | 10/15 | 13/15 |
| Ards | 1.4 | 1.7 | 5 | 4/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Coleraine FC | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 16 | 35 |
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