Ballymoney United Women 4–2 Ballymena Allstars Women
Northern Ireland Women's Super League – 18 June 2026

Ballymoney United Women delivered a dominant attacking display at home to claim a 4–2 victory over Ballymena Allstars Women in the Northern Ireland Women's Super League. The result lifted the home side up the standings and underlined their growing threat in the league this season.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Ballymoney United took control of the midfield and pressed high, forcing Ballymena into early errors. The hosts struck first inside the opening quarter-hour with a well-worked move down the right flank, finished clinically past the Ballymena goalkeeper. Ballymena Allstars responded with a spirited equaliser midway through the first half, capitalising on a defensive lapse, but Ballymoney quickly restored their lead before the interval.

Key Moments

• 12' – Goal Ballymoney: A slick passing sequence ended with a crisp finish from inside the box, 1–0.
• 28' – Goal Ballymena: A long ball over the top caught the home defence off guard, allowing Ballymena to slot home, 1–1.
• 39' – Goal Ballymoney: A powerful header from a corner restored the lead just before half‑time, 2–1.
• 55' – Goal Ballymoney: A counter‑attack caught Ballymena thin at the back, making it 3–1.
• 70' – Goal Ballymena: A penalty gave the visitors a lifeline, 3–2.
• 82' – Goal Ballymoney: A stunning long‑range strike sealed the three points, 4–2.

Tactical Story

Ballymoney’s tactical approach combined aggressive pressing with fast transitions. Their full‑backs provided width, while the midfield trio controlled the tempo. Ballymena struggled to contain the home side’s movement off the ball, especially in central areas. Despite pulling one back late, Ballymena’s defensive organisation was repeatedly undone by direct runs and clever switches of play.

Standout Players

Ballymoney’s number 10 was the heartbeat of the attack, registering a goal and an assist. The home goalkeeper also made several crucial saves in the second half to preserve the lead. For Ballymena, the forward who scored the penalty showed tireless work rate even as the game slipped away.

League Impact

The win moved Ballymoney United into the top half of the Northern Ireland Women's Super League table, while Ballymena Allstars remained in the lower reaches, needing to tighten up defensively in the coming weeks. With both teams having plenty of season ahead, this result could prove a defining moment for Ballymoney’s ambitions.