Carrick Rangers claimed a late 3-2 victory over Glenavon in the NIFL Premiership on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run to three games.
What happened in the match?
The match at Glenavon’s Mourneview Park stayed tight until the final minutes. Carrick broke the deadlock through a 78th-minute strike, then doubled their lead in stoppage time before Glenavon pulled one back in the 90th minute. The visitors held firm to seal all three points and climb to seventh in the table.
Why it matters for Carrick Rangers
The win keeps Carrick’s pre-season momentum alive ahead of the new campaign. With just 30 points separating them from Larne at the top, every point counts. Their recent form reads LLWWW, but the side still sits 30 points adrift of the leaders.
Recent form and league standing
Carrick Rangers finished last season seventh with 43 points from 33 games, scoring 49 and conceding 51. Their last outing ended in a 3-1 loss at Dungannon Swifts on 6 May 2026. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 7th in Premiership, 43 pts, 12W-7D-14L from 33 games, recent form LWWLD.
