Match Summary
Glentoran defeated Crusaders FC 4:0. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by J. Donnelly 31′, K. Joshua 61′ (o.g.), K. McLaughlin 68′, M. Kane 72′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Glentoran made 5 substitutions, Crusaders FC made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Glentoran and Crusaders FC — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Lineups
Glentoran lined up in a — formation under D. Devine, while Crusaders FC deployed a — under S. Baxter.
Midfield Control
Glentoran 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, Glentoran have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Crusaders FC show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
Glentoran
Crusaders FC
Head to Head
Glentoran and Crusaders FC have met 4 times — Glentoran won 4, Crusaders FC won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Glentoran leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (12 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Glentoran are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2026.
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Glentoran
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Drawn
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Crusaders FC
Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 25 Mar 2026