Ballymena Utd
- Alias
- Ballymena
- Leagues Played
- Northern Ireland Premier 378 Northern Ireland Cup 38 Northern Ireland League Cup 34 Northern Ireland County Antrim Shield 9 Club Friendly List 9 UEFA Europa League Qualifying 6 UK Friendlies 5 Northern Ireland Play-Offs 2 Scotland League Challenge Cup 1
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- Related Teams
- Ballymena Utd Reserves Ballymena Utd Women
Fixtures
| Northern Ireland Premier | 04/27 16:30 | 5 |
Dungannon Swifts
vs
Ballymena Utd
|
- | View |
Results
| Northern Ireland Premier | 04/20 14:00 | 4 |
[5] Ballymena Utd
v
Newry City
[6] 
|
W | 4-0 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 04/16 18:45 | 3 |
[5] Ballymena Utd
v
Glenavon
[4] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 04/13 14:00 | 2 |
[2] Carrick Rangers
v
Ballymena Utd
[5]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 04/06 14:00 | 1 |
Loughgall
v
Ballymena Utd
|
W | 2-3 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 03/23 15:00 | 33 |
[4] Glentoran
v
Ballymena Utd
[11]
|
L | 4-0 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 03/16 15:00 | 32 |
[11] Ballymena Utd
v
Carrick Rangers
[8]
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 03/09 15:00 | 31 |
[11] Ballymena Utd
v
Crusaders
[5] 
|
L | 2-4 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 02/24 15:00 | 30 |
[2] Linfield
v
Ballymena Utd
[11]
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 02/17 15:00 | 29 |
[11] Ballymena Utd
v
Larne
[1] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 02/09 19:45 | 28 |
[12] Newry City
v
Ballymena Utd
[11]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Northern Ireland Cup | 02/03 15:00 | 12 |
Linfield
v
Ballymena Utd
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Northern Ireland Premier | 01/27 15:00 | 27 |
[11] Ballymena Utd
v
Loughgall
[9]
|
L | 0-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| Wins | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Draws | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Losses | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Goals for | 42 | 24 | 18 |
| Goals against | 78 | 35 | 43 |
| Clean sheets | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Failed to score | 22 | 11 | 11 |
Wikipedia - Ballymena United F.C.
Ballymena United Football Club is a semi-professional football club from Northern Ireland. Based in Ballymena, County Antrim, the team competes in the NIFL Premiership and plays home matches at the Ballymena Showgrounds. The club has been managed by former captain Jim Ervin since 2023.
The club was formed in 1934 after the dissolution of Ballymena, a club formed on 7 April 1928 when four local businessmen and football enthusiasts decided that the town of Ballymena needed a senior football team in the Irish League. Nicknamed the 'Braidmen' or 'Sky Blues', latterly because of the colour of the home shirts, United have won the Irish Cup five times. The main club rivals of Ballymena United are Coleraine. The annual Boxing Day derby fixture between the two teams attracts large crowds and is one of the high-profile fixtures in the Northern Irish football league calendar.
Ballymena Utd has a rich history and a loyal fan base, known for their passionate support at home matches at the Ballymena Showgrounds. The team's colors are sky blue and white, and their mascot is a sky blue and white striped tiger named Sky Blue.
Over the years, Ballymena Utd has had success in domestic competitions, winning the Irish Cup multiple times and competing in European competitions. The team is known for their attacking style of play and talented players who have gone on to represent Northern Ireland at the international level.
Ballymena Utd continues to be a competitive force in Northern Irish football, with a strong squad and dedicated coaching staff working towards success on the pitch. Fans can always expect exciting matches and a strong sense of community spirit when supporting Ballymena Utd.