Linfield FC 2–1 Ballymena United FC. This Northern Ireland Premier League match was played on 31 January 2026. Linfield FC won.
Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/01/31
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- 28 Jan 2026 Linfield FC 1 - 0 Ballymena United FC W
- 25 Oct 2025 Linfield FC 2 - 1 Ballymena United FC W
- 16 Sep 2025 Ballymena United FC 1 - 0 Linfield FC L
- 07 Feb 2025 Ballymena United FC 2 - 2 Linfield FC D
- 09 Nov 2024 Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United FC W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Larne FC
|
45 | 27 | 13 | 5 | +42 | 94 | W W L W D |
| 2 |
Coleraine
|
46 | 27 | 7 | 12 | +36 | 88 | W D W W W |
| 3 |
Glentoran FC
|
46 | 25 | 11 | 10 | +39 | 86 | D D W W D |
| 4 |
Linfield FC
|
43 | 24 | 9 | 10 | +40 | 81 | W L D W L |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | +10 | 69 | L D L L L |
| 6 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
43 | 17 | 3 | 23 | -30 | 54 | L L L L L |
| 7 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
43 | 14 | 11 | 18 | -4 | 53 | L W W D L |
| 8 |
Portadown
|
43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | -24 | 49 | L D D D L |
| 9 |
Ballymena United FC
|
43 | 12 | 10 | 21 | -15 | 46 | W D D D W |
| 10 |
Bangor FC
|
36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | -19 | 39 | L W D D D |
| 11 |
Crusaders
|
44 | 10 | 8 | 26 | -39 | 38 | L D L D W |
| 12 |
Glenavon Lurgan
|
43 | 10 | 5 | 28 | -30 | 35 | W L D D D |
| 13 |
Loughgall FC
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 | L W L D L |
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Match preview
Linfield FC faced Ballymena United FC in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 31 January 2026 and the match finished 2–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Linfield FC sit 4th in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 81 points from 43 matches (24W · 9D · 10L). Ballymena United FC are 9th with 46 points from 43 matches (12W · 10D · 21L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 75 times on record. Linfield FC have won 56, Ballymena United FC have won 12 and 7 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC — frequently asked
When was Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC played?
Kick-off was in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where was Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC played?
At Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland (capacity 24734).
What was the final score of Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC?
Linfield FC 2 – 1 Ballymena United FC. Linfield FC won.
How can I follow Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC live?
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Which competition is Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC part of?
The Northern Ireland Premier League in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Premier League
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