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Linfield vs Ballymena United

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LinfieldLinfield
1|0
League CupLeague Cup
Windsor Park • BelfastWednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 19:45Full Time
Ballymena UnitedBallymena United

Match Livescore

Full Time: 1 - 0

I. Baird

Goal (Assist: D. McCullough)

12'
G
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46'

Z. Nolan (in)

S. Murray (out)

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46'

J. Hood (in)

D. O'Conchubhair (out)

M. Yates (in)

K. Millar (out)

69'
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C. Allen (in)

A. Frizzell (out)

69'
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69'

P. McEleney (in)

D. Lafferty (out)

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69'

J. Thompson (in)

D. McGeouch (out)

I. Baird (in)

J. Mulgrew (out)

77'
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Head‑to‑Head (H2H)

No recent H2H meetings recorded.

Linfield • Last 6 Matches

No recent matches available.

Ballymena United • Last 6 Matches

Date
Match
Score
Result
  • 28/02/26
    PremiershipPremiership
    Ballymena UnitedvsLarne
    0 - 2
    LossHome
  • 24/02/26
    PremiershipPremiership
    Ballymena UnitedvsGlenavon FC
    2 - 2
    DrawHome
  • 20/02/26
    PremiershipPremiership
    Coleraine FCvsBallymena United
    0 - 1
    LossAway
  • 17/02/26
    PremiershipPremiership
    Ballymena UnitedvsCrusaders FC
    2 - 0
    WinHome
  • 14/02/26
    PremiershipPremiership
    GlentoranvsBallymena United
    1 - 2
    LossAway
  • 03/02/26
    Irish CupIrish Cup
    Ballymena UnitedvsLarne
    1 - 2
    LossHome

Lineups & Coaches

Linfield

Linfield

Formation: N/A

HOME
David Jonathan HealyDavid Jonathan Healy• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 1
    C. Johns
  • 8
    K. McClean
  • 10
    C. Allen
  • 20
    M. Yates
  • 21
    J. Archer
  • 26
    I. Baird
  • 27
    E. McGee
  • 29
    M. Fitzpatrick
  • 33
    D. Leahy
  • 34
    D. McCullough
  • 15
    B. Hall

Substitutes

  • 51
    D. Walsh
  • 7
    K. Millar
  • 22
    J. Mulgrew
  • 23
    A. Frizzell
  • 24
    S. Brown
  • 16
    C. Ballantyne
  • 32
    S. Taylor
Ballymena United

Ballymena United

Formation: N/A

AWAY
J. ErvinJ. Ervin• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 30
    B. Wade
  • 5
    D. Toure
  • 10
    P. McEleney
  • 16
    M. Clarke
  • 18
    D. Ebbe
  • 20
    J. Thompson
  • 22
    S. Edogun
  • 25
    D. Mccallion
  • 31
    K. Corbally
  • 35
    Z. Nolan
  • 41
    J. Hood

Substitutes

  • 23
    D. Breen
  • 3
    D. Lafferty
  • 8
    A. Jarvis
  • 26
    S. Murray
  • 11
    D. O'Conchubhair
  • 15
    S. O'Donnell
  • 21
    D. McGeouch

Injuries & Suspensions

LinfieldLinfield
No major absentees reported.
Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
No major absentees reported.

Quick Match Facts

  • When is Linfield vs Ballymena United?
    The match is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 19:45 at the Windsor Park, Belfast. Current status: Match Finished.
  • What are the expected formations?
    Starting lineups and formations are not yet confirmed.
  • Who is the match referee?
    S. Andrews will take charge of this game.
  • What is at stake in this fixture?
    This match is part of Semi-finals of the competition.
  • Who is currently better placed in the league?
    League ranking information is not available.