Glenavon and Ballymena United played out a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendlies fixture on Friday, 1 August 2026. The hosts took the lead through R. Waide's strike in the thirty-fifth minute, but the visitors equalised late on. The result leaves both sides with a point from their summer warm-up.
Waide's goal came after a sustained period of pressure from Glenavon. By then, the home side had already registered ninety attacks, though only five corners. Ballymena United, meanwhile, had pushed forward more aggressively with one hundred thirteen attacks and six corners. They finally got their reward in the eighty-fifth minute, though the scorer was not recorded.
The statistics tell a story of uneven possession. Glenavon were efficient with what they had, finding the net once from their limited opportunities. Ballymena United created more chances but could only salvage a draw. It was a match where the visitors had more of the ball but the hosts had the edge in the final third.
Glenavon come into this game with concerns. They have lost their last three matches, including heavy defeats against Crusaders and Doncaster. A point at home against a side in good form might provide some reassurance. Ballymena United, by contrast, have been in fine fettle. They drew with Annagh United on Saturday, then beat Portstewart 5-1 and Carrick Rangers 3-0 in their previous outings.
The friendly ended without drama, but the numbers suggest Ballymena United had the better of the exchanges. Glenavon will take something from the performance, even if they are still searching for consistency. The visitors leave with confidence, having picked up points in every recent outing.