Ballymena vs Glenavon: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Ballymena Utd prepare to host Glenavon on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Ballymena Utd, currently 10th in the standings with 28 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 15 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Glenavon, sitting 12th with 18 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Ballymena Utd and Glenavon have favored Glenavon, with Glenavon claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). This fixture has generally favored Glenavon in recent years.

In their previous league match against Coleraine FC, Ballymena Utd recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Glenavon's last outing came against Bangor FC, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Ballymena Utd are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ballymena Utd and Glenavon are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Ballymena Utd's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Glenavon's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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