Anticipation is high for the Northern Ireland Premiership match on 12.09.2026 between Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville FC. As these teams prepare, our analysis includes everything from tactical overviews to key players who could turn the game. With our prediction, understand the dynamics of Carrick Rangers vs. Cliftonville FC and place your bet with confidence!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Linfield | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6/4 | 12 |
| 4 | Cliftonville FC | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8/5 | 9 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7/4 | 9 |
| 6 | Crusaders FC | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9/10 | 9 |
Key Player Statistics: Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC
Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Cliftonville FC | Carrick Rangers | 17.01.2026 | 1-4 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Cliftonville FC | 25.10.2025 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Cliftonville FC | 06.09.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Cliftonville FC | 01.04.2025 | 1-3 |
| Premiership | Cliftonville FC | Carrick Rangers | 22.03.2025 | 3-0 |
| Premiership | Cliftonville FC | Carrick Rangers | 12.02.2025 | 3-0 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Cliftonville FC | 05.10.2024 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Cliftonville FC | 26.01.2024 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Cliftonville FC | 19.11.2023 | 0-3 |
| Premiership | Cliftonville FC | Carrick Rangers | 19.08.2023 | 4-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Linfield | Carrick Rangers | 05.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Bangor | Carrick Rangers | 29.08.2026 | 0-4 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine FC | 22.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Limavady United | Carrick Rangers | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Portadown | 08.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ballyclare Comrades | Carrick Rangers | 01.08.2026 | 1-8 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Carrick Rangers | Ards | 28.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Carrick Rangers | Ballymena United | 24.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Queen's University | Carrick Rangers | 21.07.2026 | 3-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | H&W Welders | Carrick Rangers | 18.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Cliftonville FC | Portadown | 05.09.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | Cliftonville FC | Dungannon Swifts | 29.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Linfield | Cliftonville FC | 21.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Bangor | Cliftonville FC | 15.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Premiership | Cliftonville FC | Crusaders FC | 07.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cliftonville FC | Alvechurch | 25.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cliftonville FC | Warrenpoint Town | 21.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cliftonville FC | Newington Youth | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cliftonville FC | Moyola Park | 14.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Armagh City | Cliftonville FC | 10.07.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Carrick Rangers VS Cliftonville FC
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC
Bookies' predictions
Carrick Rangers
Betting Intelligence: Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC
Two teams, nine points each, separated by nothing but goal difference. This is exactly the kind of Northern Ireland Premiership clash that deserves far more attention than it gets.
Carrick Rangers host Cliftonville this weekend, and the stakes could not be tighter. Both sides sit level on points after five games, with Carrick sitting fifth and Cliftonville just above them in fourth. One win here could shift the early-season picture significantly.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a brutal story for the hosts. Cliftonville have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning seven of the last ten meetings in the Premiership. They hammered Carrick 4-0 at Solitude back in August 2023 and put three past them on two separate occasions earlier in 2025. This is a side that knows how to beat their opponents today.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that home advantage levels things out. Carrick at home against Cliftonville have lost more often than not. Their two recent home wins in this fixture feel like the exception, not the rule.
Now for the surprising stat that should get bettors thinking. Cliftonville have scored eight goals in just five league games this season, while also conceding five. They are not a tight defensive unit right now — they are a high-octane, high-risk team. Carrick have conceded only four in the same stretch. That defensive solidity at home is genuinely interesting.
I'm also watching Cliftonville's inconsistency closely. They lost at home to Dungannon Swifts, got beaten at Linfield, and shipped six at Coleraine in April. There are cracks here.
Carrick, meanwhile, have C. Stewart missing through an operation, which is a notable absence. But their home form earlier this season showed real character — beating Portadown and pulling off a stunning 6-1 win over Crusaders in March.
For betting value, I'd look seriously at the Draw at 3.75. Both teams are evenly matched on paper, and home advantage could neutralize Cliftonville's historical edge. Both Teams to Score also looks attractive given both sides' attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities.
My bold prediction? A 1-1 draw, with Cliftonville scoring first but Carrick leveling before half-time. The home crowd will make the difference in keeping it level.
Saturday cannot come soon enough. This one has drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Heatley | Northern Ireland | 39 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Mitchell | Northern Ireland | 34 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| K. Cherry | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. McGuckin | Northern Ireland | 35 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Allen | Northern Ireland | 38 | Attacker | 180 cm | n/a |
| N. Maciulaitis | Lithuania | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Kalla | Northern Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Purkis | Northern Ireland | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Mackinnon | Northern Ireland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Andrews | Northern Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| W. Arnold | Australia | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Graham | Northern Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Withers | Northern Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. O'Prey | Northern Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Mills | Northern Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Sobecki | Poland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Robinson | Northern Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Given | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Kelly | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Trimble | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Falls | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC match odds
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