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Larne Match Preview
Uploaded Thursday, 25th Aug, 2022 at 15:43
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BALLYMENA United travel over Shane's Hill to face Larne in the Danske Bank Premiership on Friday evening.
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The last time the sides met was in March at Inver Park, United winning 3-1 thanks to a brace from David Parkhouse and a Leroy Millar penalty.
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Latest results v Larne (all league unless stated):
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Larne 1-3 Ballymena United, Inver Park, 25th March 2022. Att: 2197
Ballymena United 3-3 Larne (4-3 after penalties), Ballymena Showgrounds, 5th March 2022. (Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup Quarter-Final)
Ballymena United 2-1 Larne, Ballymena Showgrounds, 10th December 2021. Att: 1106
Ballymena United 0-3 Larne, Ballymena Showgrounds, 30th October 2021. Att: 1208
Ballymena United 0-4 Larne, Ballymena Showgrounds, 19th October 2021. (Toals Co Antrim Shield Quarter-Final)
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Larne:
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After finishing last season in 5th place, Larne won through the Europa Conference League play-offs with a 4-2 win over Glentoran after extra-time. They went on to lose their 1st round qualifier 1-0 on aggregate to St. Joseph's of Gibraltar.
The Inver Reds have started the season with a 0-0 draw at home to Glentoran, a 2-1 defeat of Glenavon at Mourneview Park.
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Ballymena United:
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Ballymena United have started the season with a 2-2 draw at home to Glenavon, a 2-0 win over Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park, and a 2-1 defeat to Cliftonville on Tuesday evening.
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Tickets:
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Tickets, costing £12 for adults and £8 concessions are available to buy online here.
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Match Officials:
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Referee: Raymond Crangle. Assistant 1: Bogdan Sfirloaga. Assistant 2: David Burns. 4th Official: Andrew Davey.
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Match Information:
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The match kicks off at 7:45pm.
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The Larne support will be eager to make up for the loss to United towards the end of last season, while the Sky Blues will be looking to consign Tuesday's defeat to history. Make your way to Inver Park on Friday evening and be loud and proud in support of YOUR team - Come On Sky Blues!
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Match Preview by Paul Irwin
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