Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC kicks off 5 December 2026 at 15:00. Northern Ireland Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/05
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 5 December at 15:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Ballymena United FC
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| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
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| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
- 15 Sep 2026 Ballymena United FC 1 - 1 Carrick Rangers FC D
- 24 Jul 2026 Carrick Rangers FC 0 - 3 Ballymena United FC L
- 11 Apr 2026 Carrick Rangers FC 2 - 3 Ballymena United FC L
- 14 Mar 2026 Ballymena United FC 2 - 1 Carrick Rangers FC L
- 20 Dec 2025 Ballymena United FC 1 - 1 Carrick Rangers FC D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 22 | W W W W L |
| 2 |
Linfield FC
|
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 22 | W W D W W |
| 3 |
Larne FC
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 | W W W W W |
| 4 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 | W W L L D |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +2 | 12 | L W W L L |
| 6 |
Crusaders
|
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | W L L W L |
| 7 |
Glentoran FC
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 10 | L L D L W |
| 8 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 | W L L D L |
| 9 |
Ballymena United FC
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 6 | L D L D D |
| 10 |
Limavady United
|
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 6 | L L W W L |
| 11 |
Bangor FC
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 5 | D L D L W |
| 12 |
Portadown
|
8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -12 | 1 | L L L D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Match preview
Carrick Rangers FC host Ballymena United FC in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 15:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Carrick Rangers FC sit 8th in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 10 points from 8 matches (3W · 1D · 4L). Ballymena United FC are 9th with 6 points from 7 matches (1W · 3D · 3L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 44 times on record. Carrick Rangers FC have won 12, Ballymena United FC have won 25 and 7 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC — frequently asked
When is Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where is Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC played?
Carrick Rangers FC host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Carrick Rangers FC vs Ballymena United FC part of?
The Northern Ireland Premier League in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Carrick Rangers FC and Ballymena United FC for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.