Cliftonville 3-2 Ballymena United
Updated
Cliftonville won: Cliftonville 3-2 Ballymena United in the NIFL Premiership (Round 7) on Sat, 13 Sept 2025 at Solitude. Cliftonville goals: Adebayo Fapetu 50', Stephen O'Donnell 55' (og), Jack Keaney 90'+3. Ballymena United goals: Success Edogun 28', Aaron Jarvis 85'. Sent off: Stephen O'Donnell (67').
Match report
Cliftonville beat Ballymena United 3-2
Cliftonville came from behind to beat Ballymena United 3-2 at Solitude on Saturday 13 September in the NIFL Premiership.
Success Edogun put Ballymena United ahead on 28' (0-1), Adebayo Fapetu levelled for Cliftonville on 50' (1-1), an own goal by Stephen O'Donnell restored Cliftonville's lead on 55' (2-1), Aaron Jarvis levelled for Ballymena United on 85' (2-2) and Jack Keaney restored Cliftonville's lead on 90+3' (3-2).
Jack Keaney's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Stephen O'Donnell (Ballymena United) was sent off on 67'.
Match stats
| Cliftonville | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Attacks | 110 | 87 |
| Free Kicks | 9 | 11 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
Lineups
Cliftonville: Jonathan Addis, Brandon Bermingham, Odhrán Casey, Adebayo Fapetu, Micheál Glynn, J. Gormley, Rory Hale, Jack Keaney, P. Morrison, C. Pepper, Harry Wilson
Ballymena United: Matthew Clarke, Success Edogun, Aaron Jarvis, B. Kennedy, Calvin McCurry, Patrick McEleney, Kym Nelson, Stephen O'Donnell, Sean O'Neill, Jack O'Reilly, David Toure
Key events
- 28' · Goal · Success Edogun (Ballymena United)
- 50' · Goal · Adebayo Fapetu (Cliftonville)
- 55' · Goal · Stephen O'Donnell (Cliftonville)
- 67' · Red card · Stephen O'Donnell (Ballymena United)
- 85' · Goal · Aaron Jarvis (Ballymena United)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Jack Keaney (Cliftonville)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Cliftonville vs Ballymena United?
Cliftonville won, 3-2 (NIFL Premiership) on Sat, 13 Sept 2025.
When and where is Cliftonville vs Ballymena United?
Sat, 13 Sept 2025, 14:00 UTC at Solitude, NIFL Premiership.