Irish League Round Up: Linfield back on top after win on Brandywell return 

Linfield returned to the top of the Irish Premiership on Saturday after an emphatic victory over Institute in the early kickoff.

Irish League Round Up: Linfield back on top after win on Brandywell return 

Linfield returned to the top of the Irish Premiership on Saturday after an emphatic victory over Institute in the early kickoff.

Ballymena United ace Leroy Millar signs new two-year deal with club 

Ballymena United midfielder Leroy Millar has agreed a two-year contract extension at Warden Street which will keep him at the club until 2021.

Footballers' Lives with Tony Kane: It's been a year of joy and pain with my wedding, a new baby girl and the loss of my uncle 

The latest in our popular series, Ballymena United midfielder Tony Kane on how he fell out of love with football after spell in England and an emotional year.

Jeffrey joy as Jude fires Sky Blues into final four 

Ballymena United's incredible run continued last night, thanks to a last gasp Jude Winchester goal.

Jeffrey hoping Ballymena can leave last year's cup flop in past 

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey believes his team have unfinished business with the BetMcLean League Cup which could mean bad news for Ards in tonight's quarter-final.

McFall insists Sky Blues are title contenders 

Glentoran manager Ronnie McFall believes this season's title race is wide open and insists Ballymena United are genuine challengers.

Sky Blues not getting carried away despite exceptional start, says Ervin 

Ballymena United defender Jim Ervin insists the team will remain fully grounded despite their lofty position in the Dansk Bank Premiership table.

I'd love to taste title glory with Ballymena, says Tony Kane 

Ballymena United midfielder Tony Kane says he's dreaming of grasping a league winner's medal before he hangs up the boots.

McMurray late show delights boss Jeffrey 

Johnny McMurray headed a last-gasp winner as Ballymena United brought Glenavon's long unbeaten run to a halt.

Jeffrey does old Blues pals a title favour 

It's advantage Linfield in the Danske Bank Premiership title race after their former boss David Jeffrey's Ballymena United edged out Glenavon 2-1 in front of the BBC cameras at the Showgrounds last night.

Irish League Round Up: McMurray's late strike downs Glenavon while Crusaders get back on track 

Glenavon failed to stretch their lead at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership on Friday night as substitute Jonathan McMurray's late goal won a tight tie at the Ballymena Showgrounds.

Even Jamie Vardy didn't believe Leicester could win the league: Glenavon coach plays down surprise title talk 

Paul Millar says he's excited by the blend of youth and experience at Glenavon but he insists eyes will remain focused on the glittering prize of European football.

Glenavon are a major title threat, maintains rival Glendinning 

Ballymena United goalkeeper Ross Glendinning believes Glenavon are genuine title contenders.

Baxter refuses to hit panic button as Crues lose again 

The last time Crusaders visited the Ballymena Showgrounds, they were lifting the Premiership title.

County Antrim Shield semi-final draw: Linfield to take on Ballymena United 

Linfield will take on Ballymena United in the semi-final of the County Antrim Shield.

Irish League Round Up: Curtis Allen notches 100th Glentoran goal while Linfield leave it late for comeback win 

Curtis Allen's 100th Glentoran goal helped his side to a smashing 4-0 win over Ards, while Linfield snatched a last gasp winner to beat Dungannon.

We're taking a kicking, but will fight on, says Ballymena United boss Jeffrey 

David Jeffrey insists that rumours of Crusaders' demise have been greatly exaggerated.

Friel marks perfect ton as Braidmen ease through 

Ballymena United cruised into the semi-finals of the Toals County Antrim Shield with a routine win over near neighbours Ballyclare.

Opportunity missed: Jeffrey bemoans slip as Swifts frustrate United 

It was a day of missed opportunities for David Jeffrey and Ballymena United as they were held at home by bottom of the table Dungannon Swifts.

Lindsay is the man to ignite Swifts' season, insists David Jeffrey 

David Jeffrey has backed rookie boss Kris Lindsay to turn around Dungannon Swifts' difficult start to the season.

Ballymena's high five too hot for brave Welders 

Ballymena United completed the quarter-final line-up in the Toals County Antrim Shield as they overwhelmed Harland & Wolff Welders at the Showgrounds last night.

New Ballymena striker Basit Umsar says he's 'raring to go at Showgrounds' 

Ballymena United have announced the signing of Ghana Under-20s striker Basit Umar following the approval of his work permit.

Referee's 'soft' decisions dictated Institute's loss to Ballymena, blasts boss 

Angry Institute manager Paddy McLaughlin was adamant that referee Keith Kennedy dictated the outcome of his side's loss to Ballymena United.

Jeffrey thrilled to give Ballymena fans a happy homecoming 

David Jeffrey praised the patience of his players and Ballymena United supporters as they made a triumphant return to life at Warden Street.

Jeffrey out to give Ballymena fans something to cheer about in Showgrounds return 

David Jeffrey is determined to pay back the Ballymena United fans who return to home turf today after supporting the team so passionately on the road this season.

Why I rejected Glentoran to sign for Linfield, explains new Blues hero O'Connor 

New signing Michael O'Connor is already a big favourite with Linfield fans, but he admitted after another five-star showing that he almost joined Big Two rivals Glentoran in the summer.

Sky Blues must show killer touch against Linfield: Kane 

Tony Kane insists Ballymena United have nothing to fear when they wrestle with Linfield at Windsor Park this afternoon.

Footballers' Lives with Stephen McAlorum: I’ve lost my sister and mother and our little girl Fiadh is battling cystic fibrosis but she’s a fighter like the rest of us 

In the latest of our popular series, Ballymena United’s Stephen McAlorum discusses family trauma, why he’s happy to be a home bird, and how he had an hilarious run-in with a referee.

10-man Bannsiders battle back to share derby spoils 

Coleraine maintained their long Premiership unbeaten run as Stephen O'Donnell's powerful header earned a share of the spoils in a feisty derby battle with Ballymena United.

David Jeffrey refuses to play blame game after Ballymena's defeat at Solitude 

Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey refused to reach for the multitude of excuses available to him following his side's defeat to Cliftonville - but did insist his men were unlucky not to claim a point at Solitude.

Irish League Round Up: Watch Glenavon's two top drawer strikes as Linfield's lead at the top is cut 

Glenavon twice came from behind to see off Crusaders at Mourneview Park and cut Linfield's lead at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership to just two points.

Mayse hails Jeffrey's influence as new-look Sky Blues open floodgates to thump pointless Town 

Ryan Mayse is loving life under David Jeffrey at Ballymena United.

Ballymena want more League Cup delight but must down Dollybirds 

David Jeffrey has set his sights on a third League Cup final in a row with Ballymena United, though insists he will give second-round opponents Dollingstown full respect tonight.

Irish League Round Up: Crusaders penalty save sets up last gasp glory as ten-man Linfield deny Reds to stay top 

Crusaders snatched the most dramatic of victories at Warrenpoint Town on Saturday afternoon while a late Linfield equaliser at Cliftonville kept the Blues clear at the top.

Ballymena blown away as Glenavon turn on style 

Glenavon produced an exceptional second-half performance to blow 10-man Ballymena United away at Mourneview Park and move top of the table on goals scored.

Jeffrey raps ref and Coleraine miss out on night of league drama 

Glenavon hit the top of the Danske Bank Premiership with a 4-0 victory at home to Ballymena United, which left Sky Blues manager David Jeffrey questioning a match defining decision by the referee.

Glenavon hammer Ballymena 4-0 - and all the rest of Friday's Irish League action 

It was another thrilling night of Irish League action, 12 goals across three games as Glenavon and Ards picked up big wins while Coleraine were held.

Jeffrey happy with new recruits as Ballymena march on 

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey does not expect to do any business before the transfer window shuts next week.

Baxter forsees real classic when Blues come calling 

Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter has predicted another Irish League classic when Linfield visit Seaview on Saturday.

Ballymena boss Jeffrey urges new squad to increase his selection headache 

David Jeffrey admits he will face selection headaches at Ballymena this season.

Ballymena's teenage star Balmer hopeful of becoming Irish League's next export 

Ballymena United defender Kofi Balmer is hoping he can become the Irish League's next graduate.

Liam Beckett predicts the Danske Bank Premiership table ahead of big kick-off 

It's difficult to believe that we’re already on the cusp of an all-new Danske Bank Premiership season but, if the next nine months are anything like the campaign just passed, then we’re all in for a treat.

I cried leaving Glenavon but I can play my best football at Ballymena: McGrory 

Andy McGrory has admitted he shed a few tears while making his move from Glenavon to Ballymena United.

Northern Ireland football club frustration after stock car damage to new pitch 

The chairman of Ballymena United has vented his frustration after damage was caused to the club's Showgrounds pitch.

Irish League fixture changes: Kick-off tweaks and Ballymena's away shift confirmed by NIFL 

The first set off of altered kick-off times and venue changes for the new season have been announced by the NI Football League.

Danske Bank Premiership 2018/19 fixtures in full 

The fixtures have been released for the 2018/19 Danske Bank Premiership.

Ballymena United forced to start season away from home 

Ballymena United will be forced to play their first month of Danske Bank Premiership fixtures away from home due to renovation work at the Showgrounds.

David Jeffrey delighted to bring Lecky and Mayse to Ballymena 

Ballymena United last night announced the signing of former Ballinamallard United duo Adam Lecky and Ryan Mayse.

We won't hand Crues title to deny our rivals, fumes Jeffrey 

David Jeffrey has come out fighting on judgement day of the Irish League title race slamming suggestions that Ballymena United will roll over against Crusaders so that his side's fiercest rivals Coleraine won't be crowned champions.

Ballymena boss Jeffrey will be out to do old pal Kearney a big favour, warns Crusaders captain 

Crusaders skipper Colin Coates has warned that an old pals act will be out to scupper the Seaview outfit's bid for a third league title in four seasons.