Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (50)
By venue
Competitions faced in
International Club Friendly
Northern Ireland Cup
Northern Ireland League Cup
Northern Ireland Premier League
Year-by-year
| Year | Linfiel… | D | Ballyme… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Linfield FC and Ballymena United FC have met 75 times on record. Linfield FC lead with 56 wins, Ballymena United FC have won 12 times and the two clubs have drawn 7 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 29 October 2005.
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Across their recorded meetings, Linfield FC have found the net 152 times against Ballymena United FC, while Ballymena United FC have scored 68 times in reply — a combined 220 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 31 January 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2005. Follow every upcoming Linfield FC versus Ballymena United FC clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Linfield FC and Ballymena United FC played each other?
Linfield FC and Ballymena United FC have met 75 times on record, with the first meeting on 29 October 2005.
Who has won more, Linfield FC or Ballymena United FC?
Linfield FC have the edge with 56 wins to Ballymena United FC's 12, with 7 draws between them.
When do Linfield FC and Ballymena United FC play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Friday, 13 November 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Linfield FC play Ballymena United FC?
Their meetings produce 2.94 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 50% of them.