Ballymena United return to home soil to face Carrick Rangers at 4:00 PM Mar 14, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Premiership campaign.

Ballymena United are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Carrick Rangers have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, both teams are level with 4 wins each in 10 past encounters. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Ballymena United edged it 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Ballymena United may hold the edge at Ballymena Showgrounds, but Carrick Rangers's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.