It's match time in the Northern Ireland Premiership on 11.09.2026, and all eyes are on Coleraine FC as they go head-to-head with Ballymena United. Coleraine FC is expected to win, given their recent form. Our detailed match preview will give you insights into what to watch for and how to place your bets effectively.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine FC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12/2 | 13 |
| 2 | Dungannon Swifts | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8/3 | 12 |
| 3 | Linfield | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6/4 | 12 |
| 8 | Larne | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2/1 | 4 |
| 9 | Ballymena United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6/6 | 4 |
| 10 | Bangor | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2/11 | 1 |
Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Ballymena United | 20.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Coleraine FC | 26.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Coleraine FC | 11.10.2025 | 1-3 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Ballymena United | 26.12.2024 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Coleraine FC | 19.10.2024 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Ballymena United | 16.08.2024 | 4-2 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Coleraine FC | 26.12.2023 | 3-1 |
| League Cup | Ballymena United | Coleraine FC | 07.11.2023 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Coleraine FC | 21.10.2023 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Ballymena United | 04.08.2023 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Crusaders FC | 05.09.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premiership | Portadown | Coleraine FC | 28.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Premiership | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine FC | 22.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Bangor | Ballymena United | 05.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Glentoran | 21.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Crusaders FC | Ballymena United | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Linfield | Ballymena United | 08.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Glenavon FC | Ballymena United | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Annagh United | Ballymena United | 01.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Portstewart | Ballymena United | 25.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Carrick Rangers | Ballymena United | 24.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dundela | Ballymena United | 18.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Queen's University | Ballymena United | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Coleraine FC VS Ballymena United
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United
htmlThere are derbies, and then there are derbies. When Coleraine FC host Ballymena United in the Northern Ireland Premiership, the whole of the north coast sits up and pays attention. This one, though, feels different. Coleraine are flying. Ballymena are not. And the gap between these two sides right now is genuinely startling.
Coleraine sit top of the Premiership table with 13 points from just five games. They've scored 12 goals and conceded only two. That is not a misprint. They are averaging well over two goals per game while barely breaking a sweat defensively. This is a team that recently put six past both Glentoran and Cliftonville. Six. In the same month.
Ballymena, meanwhile, sit ninth with four points from four games. Their goal difference is level at six scored and six conceded, which tells you everything about a side that can hurt you but will also let you hurt them right back. That is a dangerous combination when you're visiting the league's in-form team.
Here's what you need to watch for. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a tight local rivalry where anything can happen. Yes, the head-to-head record is competitive over many years. But the current form gap is enormous, and Coleraine at home this season have been near-unstoppable. The Bannsiders have not just won games — they have dominated them.
One surprising detail that casual fans might miss: the most recent meeting between these sides this season ended 1-0 to Coleraine. Despite being the weaker team, Ballymena kept it respectable. But that was before Coleraine hit this extraordinary scoring run. They look a completely different animal right now.
From a betting perspective, Coleraine at 1.50 is short but entirely justified given the circumstances. The real value, I believe, lies in the over 2.5 goals market. Coleraine are scoring for fun, Ballymena have shown they can get forward but leak chances, and this has the ingredients for a comfortable home win with plenty of goals. I'd also back Coleraine to lead at half-time. They set the tempo early and rarely let opponents settle.
My bold prediction: Coleraine win 3-1, scoring at least twice before the break. Ballymena grab a consolation, but this is not close.
Under the floodlights, with the title race already taking shape and local pride on the line, Coleraine have every reason to put on another show. Get yourself ready for this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Scott | Northern Ireland | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Place | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Coates | Northern Ireland | 40 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| J. O'Mahony | Northern Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. McMurray | Northern Ireland | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. McGrory | Northern Ireland | 34 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Carson | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| A. Gawne | Northern Ireland | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Moore | Scotland | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. McCurry | Northern Ireland | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Leddy | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Devine | Northern Ireland | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Stewart | Northern Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| F. O'Boyle | Northern Ireland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Taylor | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Crawford | Northern Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. McAuley | Northern Ireland | 20 | Defender | 194 cm | n/a |
| B. Mallon | Northern Ireland | 20 | Attacker | 174 cm | n/a |
| J. Hood | Northern Ireland | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Hawe | Northern Ireland | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United match odds
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