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 Allstars Women is a professional soccer team based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The team was founded in 2015 and has since become a prominent force in women's soccer in the region. The team is known for its strong attacking style of play and its ability to dominate possession on the field. The players are highly skilled and dedicated to their craft, and they work tirelessly to improve their game and achieve success on the field. The team is led by a talented coaching staff who provide expert guidance and support to the players. Ballymena Allstars Women is a team that is committed to excellence both on and off the field, and they are a true inspiration to young women who aspire to play soccer at the highest level.