Coleraine FC 3-2 Ballymena United

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Coleraine FC won: Coleraine FC 3-2 Ballymena United in the NIFL Premiership (Round 6) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at The Showgrounds. Coleraine FC goals: Matthew Shevlin 12', Jay Henderson 33', Aidan Wilson 85'. Ballymena United goals: James Hood 54', Christopher McKee 80' (pen). Possession: 58%-42%.

Match report

Coleraine FC beat Ballymena United 3-2

Coleraine FC narrowly beat Ballymena United 3-2 at The Showgrounds on Friday 11 September in the NIFL Premiership.

Matthew Shevlin put Coleraine FC ahead on 12' (1-0), Jay Henderson made it 2-0 on 33', James Hood pulled one back for Ballymena United on 54' (2-1), Christopher McKee levelled for Ballymena United from the penalty spot on 80' (2-2) and Aidan Wilson restored Coleraine FC's lead on 85' (3-2).

Aidan Wilson's 85' strike proved decisive.

Coleraine FC had 58%% of the ball, shots were 10-8 (6-2 on target).

Match stats

Coleraine FCBallymena United
Possession58%42%
Corners82
Offsides00
Attacks9279
Free Kicks1217
Total Shots108
Shots On Target62
Shots Off Target46
Throw-Ins2214
Goal Kicks811

Lineups

Coleraine FC: D. Boyle, Senan Devine, Ben Doherty, Jay Henderson, Lyndon Kane, W. Patching, Matthew Shevlin, Rob Slevin, L. Webb, Aidan Wilson, B. Wylie

Ballymena United: Joshua Archer, Success Edogun, Micheál Glynn, James Hood, Daithí McCallion, Christopher McKee, Fuad Sule, F. Thorndike, David Toure, David Walsh, Scot Whiteside

Key events

  • 12' · Goal · Matthew Shevlin (Coleraine FC)
  • 33' · Goal · Jay Henderson (Coleraine FC)
  • 54' · Goal · James Hood (Ballymena United)
  • 80' · Goal · Christopher McKee (Ballymena United)
  • 85' · Goal · Aidan Wilson (Coleraine FC)

All-time head-to-head

Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United: full head-to-head record

Questions

Who won Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?

Coleraine FC won, 3-2 (NIFL Premiership) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026.

When and where is Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?

Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, NIFL Premiership.