Wikipedia - Ballymena United F.C.

Ballymena United Football Club is a semi-professional football club from Northern Ireland. Based in Ballymena, County Antrim, the team competes in the NIFL Premiership and plays home matches at the Ballymena Showgrounds. The club has been managed by former captain Jim Ervin since 2023.

The club was formed in 1934 after the dissolution of Ballymena, a club formed on 7 April 1928 when four local businessmen and football enthusiasts decided that the town of Ballymena needed a senior football team in the Irish League. Nicknamed the 'Braidmen' or 'Sky Blues', latterly because of the colour of the home shirts, United have won the Irish Cup five times. The main club rivals of Ballymena United are Coleraine. The annual Boxing Day derby fixture between the two teams attracts large crowds and is one of the high-profile fixtures in the Northern Irish football league calendar.

Ballymena Utd Women is a professional soccer team based in Great Britain. The team competes in various leagues and tournaments, showcasing their skill and talent on the field. With a strong roster of dedicated players, Ballymena Utd Women is known for their competitive spirit and determination to succeed. Fans of the team can expect exciting matches and impressive performances as they continue to represent Great Britain in the world of women's soccer.