Ballymena

Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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Ballymena is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 31,205 people at the 2021 census, making it the seventh largest town in Northern Ireland by population. It is part of the Borough of Mid and East Antrim.

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Ballymena-Glens quarter-final to be moved to Oval Tuesday's scheduled BetMcLean Cup quarter-final between Ballymena United and Glentoran is switched from Ballymena Showgrounds to the Oval. BBC Sport - Published on January 7, 2025
Cliftonville edge Crusaders as Portadown beat Ballymena Cliftonville make it three successive Irish Premiership wins as they edged rivals Crusaders 1-0 in an entertaining game at Solitude. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024
Blues beat Coleraine to stay top as Ballymena edge Ports Linfield remain two points clear at the Premiership summit thanks to a 3-0 win at Coleraine while second-placed Ballymena United defeat Portadown 1-0. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024

Ervin questions Carson disciplinary process Ballymena boss Jim Ervin is unhappy with the handling of Josh Carson's three-game ban which will see him miss Tuesday's visit from Crusaders. BBC Sport - Published on August 20, 2024
'It’s something as a nation and as a league we need' Having started their season with wins over Ballymena and Dungannon, victory over Glenavon Tuesday night would see Linfield move nine points ahead of Larne before the defending champions have even.. BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2024
Institute edge Ballymena in first leg of promotion/relegation play-off Institute have a slender lead in the Irish Premiership promotion/relegation play-off after they beat Ballymena United 1-0 in the first leg at the Brandywell. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2024

RBAI hold off Ballymena to retain Schools' Cup RBAI retain the Schools' Cup after holding off the challenge of Ballymena Academy with a 21-14 win at Kingspan Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2024
Linfield draw with Larne as Swifts & Ballymena win Linfield maintain their advantage in the Irish Premiership title race after a 1-1 draw with nearest challengers Larne at Inver Park. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023
Ryan brace helps Larne go top as Carrick beat Ballymena A superb second half showing from Larne helps them regain top spot in the Irish Premiership with a 3-0 victory against 10-man Crusaders, whilst Carrick Rangers edge out Ballymena United. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2023
Watch: Carrick Rangers v Crusaders Live coverage of Carrick Rangers against Crusaders from Taylors Avenue, plus live text and in-play clips of Larne v Glenavon and Newry v Ballymena. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023

Watch: Every spot-kick as Coleraine beat Ballymena in 44-penalty shootout Watch every spot-kick as Coleraine beat Ballymena United in a mammoth 44-penalty shootout to advance to the Bet McClean Cup quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2023
Holders Linfield beat Glens as Ports sink Crues Holders Linfield progress to the BetMcLean Cup quarter-finals by beating Glentoran 2-1 as Crusaders lose 2-1 at Portadown, Dungannon defeat Cliftonville 1-0 and Coleraine edge out Ballymena 18-17 in a.. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2023
Irish Premiership: Glenavon cancel out Swifts opener after just 11 seconds Text updates and in-play clips from Saturday's three games with Carrick hosting Ballymena and Dungannon facing Glenavon before third-placed Glentoran take on Newry in the late kick-off. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023	Irish Premiership: Text updates & in-play clips Coverage of Friday night's three games with Ballymena hosting Glentoran, Coleraine travelling to face Dungannon and Loughgall taking on Glenavon. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2023
Shevlin hits double as Coleraine beat Ballymena in derby opener A Matthew Shevlin double gives Coleraine a 2-1 home win over Ballymena United in the opening match of the new Irish Premiership season. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023	McKee set for UFC return in Paris in September Ballymena's Rhys McKee is set to return to the UFC after a two-year absence with a fight on the Paris card in September BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2023
Coates joins Ballymena after Cliftonville exit Colin Coates has become Jim Ervin's first signing as Ballymena United manager, joining the Sky Blues after his release from fellow Irish Premiership side Cliftonville. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2023	Ballymena appoint former captain Ervin as manager Jim Ervin takes over from David Jeffrey as Ballymena United boss, with the former Sky Blues skipper returning to the club after two seasons playing for Carrick Rangers. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023
Ballymena exit 'wasn't knee-jerk' - Jeffrey Former Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey says he instigated the conversation that ended his time as manager of the club. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2023	Jeffrey leaves Ballymena 'by mutual consent' Ballymena United announce that manager David Jeffrey has left the club "by mutual consent". BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023
Holders Crues meet Ballymena in cup final re-match Holders Crusaders will attempt to retain the Irish Cup when they face last year's beaten finalists Ballymena United at Windsor Park. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2023	Ballymena beat Larne to make Irish Cup decider Ballymena United produce an Irish Cup upset with a 2-0 victory over Premiership leaders Larne in the Seaview semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023
Crues, Swifts and Ballymena into cup semi-finals Dungannon Swifts shock Cliftonville, holders Crusaders beat Glentoran and Ballymena United see off Ballyclare Comrades after extra-time in the Irish Cup. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023	Larne go six clear at top with Ballymena win Larne extend their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership to six points with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Ballymena United. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023
Latest: Text updates and clips as Larne take on Ballymena Text commentary and in-play clips of Ballymena United versus Larne at the Ballymena Showgrounds. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	Irish Premiership - Sportsound build-up Radio Ulster coverage before audio, text updates and in-play clips from Saturday's four games including leaders Cliftonville hosting Ballymena and champions Linfield at Portadown. BBC Sport - Published on January 27, 2023
'Not good enough' - What's happened to Glentoran? Rodney McAree says Glentoran "were not good enough" in Monday's defeat by Ballymena, while former player Paul Leeman says the club need to turn things around quickly. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2023	Nelson strike fires Ballymena past Crusaders Crusaders miss the opportunity to go joint-second in the Irish Premiership as they lose 1-0 at home by Ballymena United. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2022