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Loughgall Match Preview
Uploaded Friday, 15th Sep, 2023 at 09:16
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BALLYMENA United host Loughgall on Saturday 16th September in the Sports Direct Premiership.
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The last meeting between the sides was in the first round of the Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup in January 2022, United running out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Chris Rodgers and Andrew McGrory.
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Loughgall:
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After being relegated from the top flight at the end of the 2006/07 season, Loughgall were promoted back into the Sports Direct Premiership after winning the Lough 41 Championship last season.
They've won 2, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their league games, and now sit 6th in the Sports Direct Premiership, 2 points behind Cliftonville and ahead of Coleraine on goal difference.
They also won their first round tie against Valley Rangers 6-1 at Lakeview Park at the start of September.
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Ballymena United:
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After an incredibly tough start to the season, losing their first 6 league games and going out of the Toals Co Antrim Shield in the first round with defeat to Knockbreda, the Sky Blues finally got their first win of the season last Saturday with a 1-0 win at Carrick Rangers.
United remain bottom of the league table, but are now a single point behind 11th placed Glenavon.
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Match Tickets:
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Tickets cost £13 for adults and £9 for concessions. Children under 12 years old cost £3.
Ballymena United supporters can click this link and you'll be directed to the tickets page.
Loughgall supporters can click this link and you'll be directed to the tickets page.
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Match Officials:
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Referee: Steven Gregg. Assistant 1: Stephen Bell. Assistant 2: Rachel Greer. 4th Official: Tony Clarke.
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Match Information:
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The match kicks off at 3:00pm.
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The win last weekend against Carrick Rangers will have given the Braidmen a vital lift and some confidence ahead of the next run of games. Can they build on the victory at home to newly promoted Loughgall? Make your way to the Showgrounds and be loud and proud in support of YOUR team - Come On Sky Blues!
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Match Preview by Paul Irwin
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