Ballymena United have opened talks and completed deals as the 26/27 transfer window gathers pace, with the club eyeing reinforcements for the Northern Ireland Premiership campaign.
What’s changed in the Ballymena United squad?
The Reds have moved quickly to refresh their ranks ahead of the new domestic season. Early returns show a mix of departures and arrivals across defence, midfield and attack, with the club balancing experience and youth to shore up last season’s leaky backline. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Premiership, 34 pts, 9W-7D-17L from 33 games, recent form LLDWD.
Who has left Ballymena United?
A handful of first-team regulars have exited the Showgrounds, including a couple of defenders who featured regularly in the run-in. The exits free up budget and minutes for new faces, with the club’s wage structure under review to stay within the league’s cost-control rules. Goals this season: 39 scored, 50 conceded (-11 goal difference).
Who is coming in?
Early arrivals include two midfielders with Premiership pedigree, one a free agent and the other a cut-price loan. The Reds have also added a young striker whose finishing record caught the eye of manager David Jeffrey. Title race: 39 points behind leaders Larne.
What comes next?
Ballymena United still have room to add before the window slams shut, with rumours linking another defender and a creative midfielder. The club’s next outing is the pre-season friendly at Coleraine on July 30, a chance to blood new recruits and tighten the back five. Recent form (last 5): 0W-1D-4L (LLLLD, most recent first); lost the last 4.
