Match Summary
Crusaders FC defeated Ballymena United 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by A. Lecky 16′, J. O'Rourke 29′, R. Waide 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Ballymena United made 4 substitutions, Crusaders FC made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Ballymena United and Crusaders FC — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Ballymena United lined up in a — formation under J. Ervin, while Crusaders FC deployed a — under S. Baxter.
Midfield Control
Ballymena United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Crusaders FC's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Ballymena United have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Crusaders FC show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
Ballymena United
Crusaders FC
Head to Head
Ballymena United and Crusaders FC have met 3 times — Ballymena United won 1, Crusaders FC won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Ballymena United leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (5 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ballymena United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026