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Larne Match Preview
Uploaded Monday, 14th Aug, 2023 at 08:09
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BALLYMENA United make the short trip over Shane's Hill to face Champions Larne on Tuesday evening.
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The last time the sides met was in the Semi-Final of last seasons Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup at Seaview, United winning 2-0 thanks to second half goals from Craig Farquhar and Douglas Wilson.
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Latest results v Larne (all league unless stated):
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Larne 0-2 Ballymena United, Inver Park, 31st March 2023. (Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup Semi-Final)
Larne 1-0 Ballymena United, Inver Park, 17th March 2023. Att: 2033
Ballymena United 0-3 Larne, Ballymena Showgrounds, 21st February 2023. Att: 1156
Larne 1-0 Ballymena United, Inver Park, 11th October 2022. (Toals Co Antrim Shield Quarter-Final)
Larne 3-0 Ballymena United, Inver Park, 26th August 2022. Att: 1905
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Larne:
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After the defeat to Ballymena in the Irish Cup, Larne went on to secure the Gibson Cup with 2 wins, a draw and a defeat.
They were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at the first qualifying stage by HJK Helsinki, losing 3-2 after extra-time in the second leg. This dropped them down into the second qualifying stage of the UEFA Europa Conference league were they were defeated 7-1 on aggregate by Kosovan side Ballkani.
Their league campaign has started with a 4-4 home draw against Dungannon Swifts and a 2-1 away win over Glentoran, leaving them sitting 2nd in the table.
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Ballymena United:
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After scoring the first goal of this seasons Sports Direct Premiership, United lost 2-1 to Coleraine on the opening night of the league. On Friday evening United lost their second game to Crusaders going 2 goals down before grabbing a last minute goal by Ryan Waide.
With no points, the Sky Blues are lucky not to be bottom of the table, Carrick Rangers and Glenavon below them on goal-difference.
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Match Tickets:
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Tickets for Ballymena United supporters are available at Tickets - Ballymena United Fans.
Adult admission costs £13 and concessions are £9, while primary children children cost £2.
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Match Officials:
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To Be Confirmed
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Match Information:
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The match kicks off at 7:45pm.
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Ballymena United desperately need a win but they don't come tougher than Larne, even moreso with Colin Coates suspended after being shown a straight red card on Friday. The Sky Blues are always likely to spring a surprise when it's unexpected so make your way to Inver Park and get behind YOUR team - Come On Sky Blues!
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Match Preview by Paul Irwin
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