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Coleraine vs Ballymena result, stats & H2H

Coleraine

3–2

Ballymena

11/09/2026 21:45 · The Showgrounds

Coleraine3–2Ballymena

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Competition: IFA Premiership
Kick-off: Fri 11 Sept 21:45 EEST
Stadium: The Showgrounds
Capacity: 3,960
City: Coleraine

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

25Coleraine wins

12Draws

13Ballymena wins

Last matches: Coleraine

24.10.26IFA PremiershipCrusadersColeraine05W
16.10.26IFA PremiershipLarneColeraine23W
10.10.26IFA PremiershipColeraineCliftonville10W
04.10.26IFA PremiershipBangor FCColeraine23W
25.09.26IFA PremiershipColeraineLinfield13L

Last matches: Ballymena

20.10.26League CupNewingtonBallymena13W
17.10.26IFA PremiershipBallymenaCrusaders21W
10.10.26IFA PremiershipLimavadyBallymena32L
03.10.26IFA PremiershipCliftonvilleBallymena01W
26.09.26IFA PremiershipBallymenaPortadown20W

Head-to-head matches

11.09.26IFA PremiershipColeraineBallymena32W
20.02.26IFA PremiershipColeraineBallymena10W
26.12.25IFA PremiershipBallymenaColeraine20L
11.10.25IFA PremiershipBallymenaColeraine13W
26.12.24IFA PremiershipColeraineBallymena22D
19.10.24IFA PremiershipBallymenaColeraine01W

2.80Avg goals54%Both scored46%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Coleraine vs Ballymena: head-to-head record

50 meetings since 2011: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

25Coleraine wins

12Draws

13Ballymena wins

81:59Goals (Coleraine : Ballymena)

2.80Goals per match

54%BTTS

82%Over 1.5

46%Over 2.5

32%Over 3.5

Coleraine at home: 13-7-543:29 goals in 25 games
Ballymena at home: 8-5-1230:38 goals in 25 games
Coleraine's biggest win: 3–0Coleraine 3–0 Ballymena, 25 Sept 2021
Ballymena's biggest win: 0–4Coleraine 0–4 Ballymena, 9 Mar 2019

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
11 Sept 2026	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	3–2	Ballymena
20 Feb 2026	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	1–0	Ballymena
26 Dec 2025	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	2–0	Coleraine
11 Oct 2025	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	1–3	Coleraine
26 Dec 2024	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	2–2	Ballymena
19 Oct 2024	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	0–1	Coleraine
16 Aug 2024	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	4–2	Ballymena
26 Dec 2023	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	3–1	Coleraine
21 Oct 2023	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	3–1	Coleraine
4 Aug 2023	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	2–1	Ballymena
7 Mar 2023	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	3–1	Ballymena
26 Dec 2022	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	2–0	Ballymena
15 Oct 2022	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	2–1	Coleraine
26 Feb 2022	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	1–1	Ballymena
27 Dec 2021	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	2–1	Coleraine
25 Sept 2021	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	3–0	Ballymena
24 Apr 2021	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	1–2	Coleraine
16 Feb 2021	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	0–1	Coleraine
16 Oct 2020	IFA Premiership	Coleraine	0–1	Ballymena
7 Mar 2020	IFA Premiership	Ballymena	0–2	Coleraine

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Coleraine4W 0D 1L · goals 13–7

W24.10IFA PremiershipACrusaders5–0
W16.10IFA PremiershipALarne3–2
W10.10IFA PremiershipHCliftonville1–0
W04.10IFA PremiershipABangor FC3–2
L25.09IFA PremiershipHLinfield1–3

Ballymena4W 0D 1L · goals 10–5

W20.10League CupANewington3–1
W17.10IFA PremiershipHCrusaders2–1
L10.10IFA PremiershipALimavady2–3
W03.10IFA PremiershipACliftonville1–0
W26.09IFA PremiershipHPortadown2–0

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

ColeraineBallymena

2.5Goals scored per game1.5

0.9Goals conceded per game1.3

50%Both teams scored70%

70%Over 2.5 goals50%

5Clean sheets2

0%Failed to score10%

3-0-1Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)2-2-2

Match stats

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Standings

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Table · IFA Premiership

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
1	Linfield	13	+10	32	WWDWW
2	Coleraine	12	+14	31	WWWLW
3	Glentoran	12	+6	20	WDWWW
5	Carrick Rangers	12	+2	17	DWWLL
6	Ballymena	11	+2	15	WLWWD
7	Crusaders	12	-7	15	LLLWL

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About this match

Coleraine vs Ballymena preview

Final score in the IFA Premiership on Fri, 11 Sept 2026: Coleraine 3–2 Ballymena.

Form · last 5 matches

ColeraineWWWWL13 scored · 7 conceded

BallymenaWWLWW10 scored · 5 conceded

Key facts · last 5

ColeraineBallymena

2.5Goals scored per game1.5

0.9Goals conceded per game1.3

50%Both teams scored70%

70%Over 2.5 goals50%

5Clean sheets2

Head-to-head in numbers

25Coleraine wins

12Draws

13Ballymena wins

50 meetings · 2.8 goals per game · both teams scored in 54%

League table

Coleraine2nd31 pts · 12 played

Ballymena6th15 pts · 11 played

Coleraine lead by 16 pts

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Coleraine come into the game with WWWWL in their last 5 (13 scored, 7 conceded), while Ballymena have WWLWW (10 scored, 5 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 70% of Coleraine's recent games and 50% of Ballymena's, with both teams scoring in 50% and 70%.

Per game, Coleraine average 2.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded (clean sheets: 5), Ballymena 1.5 and 1.3 (clean sheets: 2).

Head-to-head over 50 previous meetings: Coleraine 25 wins, Ballymena 13 wins, draws 12.

Those 50 games averaged 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 54% of them.

In the table, Coleraine are 2nd (31 pts from 12 games) and Ballymena are 6th (15 pts from 11).

Nito explains: Coleraine vs Ballymena

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Coleraine and Ballymena matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 50% of Coleraine's last 10 matches and 70% of Ballymena's last 10. In their 50 recorded meetings it was 54%. In this match it landed (Coleraine 3-2 Ballymena).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Coleraine reached that in 70% of their last 10 matches, Ballymena in 50% of their last 10. Their 50 meetings averaged 2.8 goals (46% over 2.5). This match had 5 goals: over.

What does the form guide WWWWL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Coleraine, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (13 scored, 7 conceded). Ballymena, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (10 scored, 5 conceded).

Where do Coleraine and Ballymena stand in the table?

Coleraine are 2nd with 31 points from 12 games. Ballymena are 6th with 15 points from 11 games. The gap between them is 16 points.

Coleraine vs Ballymena: questions & answers

Who won Coleraine vs Ballymena?

Coleraine won 3–2.

Did both teams score in Coleraine vs Ballymena?

Yes, the match finished 3–2.

When was Coleraine vs Ballymena played?

Coleraine vs Ballymena was played on Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at 21:45 (GMT+3) at The Showgrounds.

What is the head-to-head record between Coleraine and Ballymena?

50 meetings: Coleraine 25 wins, 12 draws, Ballymena 13 wins. Those 50 games averaged 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 54% of them.

Coleraine vs Ballymena result, stats & H2H

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