Carrick Rangers vs Larne: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Carrick Rangers prepare to host Larne FC on September 19, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Carrick Rangers, currently 7th in the standings with 10 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 3 points from 3 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Larne FC, sitting 3rd with 13 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Carrick Rangers and Larne FC have favored Larne FC, with Larne FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Over the past few seasons, Larne FC have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Ballymena Utd, Carrick Rangers recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Larne FC's last outing came against Cliftonville, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Carrick Rangers are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Carrick Rangers and Larne FC 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 few goals: Carrick Rangers's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Larne FC's games average 1.6 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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