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Carrick Rangers

NIFL PremiershipSeason 2026/2027Stephen BaxterNo. 5Data current as of October 15, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Carrick Rangers 2026/2027: season in numbers

Carrick Rangers in NIFL Premiership

Carrick Rangers plays in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland) during the 2026/2027 season. Carrick Rangers is No. 5 in the standings. Next game: Linfield.

Form and record

Carrick Rangers has 5 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses, averaging 1.45 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, worth 1.40 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Carrick Rangers scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.55. The team keeps a clean sheet in 27% of games and fails to score in 27%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 45% of Carrick Rangers's games. 55% finish with at least three goals and 45% with at least four. Those games average 3.27 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 36% of games. The team scored in both halves in 27% of games. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Carrick Rangers scores 0.91 goals in the first half and 0.82 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 31-45 (5 goals).

xG and playing style

Carrick Rangers averages 1.52 xG and 1.53 xGA per game. The team takes 11.9 shots, puts 4.7 on target and averages 43% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Carrick Rangers's xG differential is -0.01 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.05. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.45Points per game16 pts
1.73Goals scored / game
1.55Goals allowed / game
55%Over 2.5 goals
45%Both teams scored
27%Clean sheets
27%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
45% W9% D45% L
+2
Goal difference
1.45
PPG (season)
1.40
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal73%
2 goals45%
3 goals27%
4 goals27%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal73%
2 goals45%
3 goals18%
4 goals9%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time64%League average: 69%
Min. 2 goals before half-time45%League average: 34%
Min. 3 goals before half-time27%League average: 13%
Goal after half-time91%League average: 84%
Min. 2 goals after half-time55%League average: 52%
Min. 3 goals after half-time18%League average: 15%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time27%
BTTS in both halves9%
Scored in both halves27%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS36%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS18%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

36% W36% D27% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

27% W27% D45% L
16
Half-time points
1.45
PPG (1st half)
+2
Goal difference
12
Second-half points
1.09
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.91
Conceded before half-time0.73
Scored after half-time0.82
Conceded after half-time0.82
Clean sheet before half-time64%
Clean sheet after half-time36%
No goal before half-time45%
No goal after half-time55%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.401.20
Goals scored / game1.21.0
Goals allowed / game1.20.8
Average goals per game2.41.8
Min. 1 goal80%80%
Min. 2 goals60%80%
Min. 3 goals40%20%
Clean sheets40%40%
Games without a goal40%40%
Goal difference0+1
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 20% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 60% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Carrick Rangers
ScoredConceded
4
3
0-15
1
3
16-30
5
2
31-45
2
4
46-60
5
1
61-75
2
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
40%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.13
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.37
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.01
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.19
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
128%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
114%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.05
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
125%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
11% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
11%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

11 matches
5.9
Corners won per match
4.6
Corners conceded per match
10.5
Total corners per match
81.8%
Over 8.5 corners
63.6%
Over 9.5 corners
45.5%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

5 matches
8.6
Corners won per match
3.8
Corners conceded per match
12.4
Total corners per match
100.0%
Over 8.5 corners
100.0%
Over 9.5 corners
60.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

6 matches
3.7
Corners won per match
5.3
Corners conceded per match
9.0
Total corners per match
66.7%
Over 8.5 corners
33.3%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

11 matches
2.4
Team cards per match
1.5
Opponent cards per match
3.9
Total cards per match
54.5%
Over 3.5
36.4%
Over 4.5
27.3%
Red cards

Home

5 matches
2.4
Team cards per match
2.0
Opponent cards per match
4.4
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
20.0%
Over 4.5
20.0%
Red cards

Away

6 matches
2.3
Team cards per match
1.2
Opponent cards per match
3.5
Total cards per match
50.0%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
33.3%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.60
Opponents' average PPG
6.0
Opponents' average position
Harder than average

Over its last 10 games, Carrick Rangers faced opponents averaging 1.60 points per game and an average standings position of No. 6.0 in a 12-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a harder than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 13
Carrick Rangers
Limavady United
Round 14
Cliftonville
Carrick Rangers
Round 15
Carrick Rangers
Glentoran
Round 16
Crusaders
Carrick Rangers
Round 17
Carrick Rangers
Coleraine
Round 18
Carrick Rangers
Bangor
Round 19
Carrick Rangers
Ballymena United
Round 20
Carrick Rangers
Dungannon Swifts
Round 21
Portadown
Carrick Rangers

FAQ

What is Carrick Rangers's recent form?

Carrick Rangers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.45 points per game this season.

Where is Carrick Rangers in the NIFL Premiership standings?

Carrick Rangers is No. 5 with 16 points.

How many goals does Carrick Rangers score per game?

Carrick Rangers scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.55. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Carrick Rangers's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 45% of Carrick Rangers's games, while 55% finish with at least three goals. Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 27% of games.

Who does Carrick Rangers play next?

Carrick Rangers's next game is Carrick Rangers vs. Linfield on October 17, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Carrick Rangers stats and betting picks?

This page covers Carrick Rangers's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.