3 : 2
  • 21 December 2024, Dundela FC vs Ballyclare Comrades FC, 2-1, Lose
  • 14 December 2024, Ballyclare Comrades FC vs Limavady United, 0-4, Lose
  • 07 December 2024, Armagh City vs Ballyclare Comrades FC, 1-2, Win
  • 30 November 2024, Ballyclare Comrades FC vs Institute FC, 3-3, Draw
  • 23 November 2024, Annagh United vs Ballyclare Comrades FC, 5-0, Lose
Ballyclare Comrades FC
Home
  • 21 December 2024, Bangor FC vs Ballinamallard United FC, 3-2, Win
  • 14 December 2024, Institute FC vs Bangor FC, 3-1, Lose
  • 06 December 2024, Newington FC vs Bangor FC, 0-2, Win
  • 30 November 2024, Bangor FC vs Armagh City, 1-1, Draw
  • 23 November 2024, HW Welders FC vs Bangor FC, 0-1, Win
Bangor FC
Away
NIFL Championship 1
NIFL Championship 1, Northern Ireland

This match review looks back on an exciting and closely contested NIFL Championship match between Ballyclare Comrades FC and Bangor FC, played on 5th August 2023. The match ended with Ballyclare Comrades FC narrowly winning by 3-2. The game was a heated one, with a total of six yellow cards issued, evenly split between the two teams.

Looking at the scoring pattern, the match was a roller-coaster affair with the lead shifting between the two teams but it eventually went in favor of Ballyclare Comrades FC. Bangor FC opened the scoring first in the 8th minute continuing until the 30th minute where Ballyclare Comrades FC netted the equalizer. Bangor FC once again led the game at the 41st-minute mark but their lead was short-lived as Ballyclare Comrades FC equalized within 3 minutes. The tiebreaker came late in the second half from Ballyclare Comrades FC, winning them the game.

Ballyclare's ability to create scoring opportunities was particularly notable, as evidenced by their nine corner kicks compared to Bangor's three. This indicates their dominance in maintaining ball possession and creating more opportunities for goal-scoring chances. However, despite their generally aggressive gameplay, Ballyclare only committed one more foul than Bangor, which indicates a fair amount of discipline despite the high stakes of the match.

The number of yellow cards issued presents an interesting dynamic to the game. The second half saw a flurry of yellow cards, with Ballyclare become more defensive and desperate in their attempts to maintain their lead, as illustrated by the two yellow cards received in 57th and 69th minutes. Bangor received an equal share of the match official's caution as they picked up two yellow cards within 3 minutes, an indicator of their desperate attempts to level the scores.

Overall, the match hinged on Ballyclare Comrades FC’s ability to convert their scoring opportunities, as evidenced by the high number of corner kicks and scoring their late goal, and to keep their discipline despite high pressure and physical play illustrated by yellow cards and fouls committed. The sheer tenacity, coupled with a robust defense and a keen attacking instinct, managed to pay off to their advantage, leading to a well-deserved win this time around.

Bettors would do well to consider Ballyclare Comrades FC's ability to overcome the odds and their competitive spirit in future matches. The team’s tactical balance, their corner-taking proficiency, their discipline under pressure, and their tenacity in securing a late win, would serve them well in future engagements, and are factors to consider when placing wagers.

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Form Guide

Lose2-1Dundela FC vs Ballyclare Comrades FC
Lose0-4Ballyclare Comrades FC vs Limavady United
Win1-2Armagh City vs Ballyclare Comrades FC
Draw3-3Ballyclare Comrades FC vs Institute FC
Lose5-0Annagh United vs Ballyclare Comrades FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
6:15
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Ballyclare Comrades FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:15, scoring 1.2 goals average
Win3-2Bangor FC vs Ballinamallard United FC
Lose3-1Institute FC vs Bangor FC
Win0-2Newington FC vs Bangor FC
Draw1-1Bangor FC vs Armagh City
Win0-1HW Welders FC vs Bangor FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
8:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.6
  • Bangor FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:6, scoring 1.6 goals average

Ballyclare Comrades FC H2H Bangor FC

Away gameBallyclare Comrades FC01Bangor FCHome gameNIFL Championship 1
Home gameBallyclare Comrades FC23Bangor FCAway gameNIFL Championship 1
Away gameBallyclare Comrades FC04Bangor FCHome gameNIFL Championship 1
Home gameBallyclare Comrades FC23Bangor FCAway gameNIFL Championship 1
Home gameBallyclare Comrades FC32Bangor FCAway gameNIFL Championship 1
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
7:13
GOALS / MATCH
1.40
  • Ballyclare Comrades FC lost four times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:13; average goals per match – 1.40
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