Prepare for an exhilarating Northern Ireland Premiership encounter on 22.08.2026 when Coleraine FC meets Carrick Rangers. Although Coleraine FC is the bookmakers' slight favorite, Carrick Rangers has the potential to upset. Our in-depth match analysis covers everything from tactical setups to head-to-head stats. Be sure to read our expert prediction before making any bets!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliftonville FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/1 | 6 |
| 2 | Carrick Rangers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 6 |
| 3 | Coleraine FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/1 | 4 |
| 4 | Ballymena United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/2 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC
Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine FC | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Irish Cup | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine FC | 07.02.2026 | 1-4 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Carrick Rangers | 06.12.2025 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Carrick Rangers | 27.09.2025 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine FC | 08.02.2025 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine FC | 12.10.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Carrick Rangers | 14.09.2024 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Carrick Rangers | 20.01.2024 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Carrick Rangers | 25.11.2023 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine FC | 15.08.2023 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Premiership | Dungannon Swifts | Carrick Rangers | 06.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | Glenavon FC | Carrick Rangers | 25.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premiership | Bangor | Carrick Rangers | 18.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Larne | 15.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Dungannon Swifts | Coleraine FC | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Coleraine FC | HJK Helsinki | 30.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | HJK Helsinki | Coleraine FC | 23.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Coleraine FC | Portadown | 18.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sligo Rovers | Coleraine FC | 14.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Newbuildings United | Coleraine FC | 11.07.2026 | 2-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Coleraine FC | Portstewart | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Limavady United | Coleraine FC | 07.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Coleraine FC | H&W Welders | 04.07.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Carrick Rangers VS Coleraine FC
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC
Bookies' predictions
Carrick Rangers
Betting Intelligence: Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC
Here's a fixture that looks straightforward on paper but absolutely isn't. Carrick Rangers hosting Coleraine FC in the Northern Ireland Premiership is one of those games where the odds tell one story and the data tells another.
Coleraine are priced at 1.75 to win. That's short. Maybe too short. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Coleraine are simply the better side here.
Look at the early season table. Carrick sit second with six points from two games. Coleraine are third with four. The hosts have actually outperformed their visitors so far this campaign, and that context matters enormously.
Carrick's recent form has been genuinely impressive. They beat Linfield. They hammered Crusaders 6-1. They came back to beat Larne away. This is a side full of confidence, playing at home, and carrying real momentum into the new season.
Here's the surprising stat you need to pay attention to. In the last ten head-to-head meetings across all competitions, Carrick have won three times and drawn twice at home against Coleraine. They're not a pushover on their own patch. That 3.60 on a Carrick win represents genuine value.
Now, Coleraine have their own quality. They've been scoring goals for fun recently, putting six past Glentoran and six past Cliftonville last season. They beat Dungannon 3-1 on opening day this term. The firepower is real.
There's one thing worth noting from an insider perspective. Carrick are missing C. Stewart through surgery. That's a blow. Coleraine come in with a fully available squad. That injury concern slightly shifts the balance, but it doesn't erase Carrick's home advantage.
Watch for this specific tactical battle. Coleraine's attacking movement will test Carrick's defensive shape repeatedly. But if Carrick can stay compact and hit on the counter, as they've done all season, this game becomes very interesting very quickly.
My prediction is a Coleraine win, but only just. I'm going 2-1 to the away side. I'd also strongly back both teams to score at what should be very reasonable odds. Goals feel absolutely inevitable in this fixture based on recent history.
The real betting value? Carrick on the draw no bet market. If they keep it tight early, anything can happen.
Saturday evening football in Northern Ireland. Two ambitious sides. Real stakes. Get yourself ready for this one.
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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 | 21 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Boyle | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 60 kg |
| A. Scott | Northern Ireland | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Murray | Scotland | 29 | Attacker | 173 cm | 66 kg |
| C. Harkin | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Glackin | Northern Ireland | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. McGonigle | Northern Ireland | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Shevlin | Northern Ireland | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Campbell | Northern Ireland | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. McClelland | Northern Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Spence | Scotland | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Scott | Northern Ireland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Carse | Scotland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. McLaughlin | Northern Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Smith | Northern Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Donnelly | Northern Ireland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Devine | Northern Ireland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. O'Hara | Northern Ireland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Gaston | Northern Ireland | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Sam McClintock | Northern Ireland | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Burns | Northern Ireland | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC match odds
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