Full Time
Premiership · Season 2017
Seaview, Belfast12 September 2017 at 19:45
Match Events
Crusaders FC
Linfield
Kick Off
J. Forsythe
25′⚽
P. Heatley
32′⚽
Half Time
▲ D. Caddell▼ M. Snoddy
62′62′
▲ L. Rooney▼ B. Adams
62′
▲ A. Mitchell▼ K. Millar
⚽
71′
M. Stafford
▲ M. Carvill▼ G. Whyte
76′83′
▲ M. Clarke▼ J. Stewart
Full Time
Lineups
Midfield Control
Crusaders FC field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Linfield'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.
Crusaders FCPosition StrengthLinfield
Crusaders FC
21MidfielderB. Jensen—
8MidfielderS. Ward—
2MidfielderB. Burns—
6MidfielderC. Coates—
34MidfielderR. Brown—
12MidfielderD. Caddell—
7MidfielderP. Lowry—
14MidfielderJ. Forsythe—
22MidfielderP. Heatley—
10MidfielderM. Carvill—
18MidfielderJ. Owens—
Linfield
1MidfielderR. Carroll—
18MidfielderC. Casement—
5MidfielderM. Haughey—
16MidfielderM. Clarke—
2MidfielderM. Stafford—
31MidfielderN. Quinn—
22MidfielderJ. Mulgrew—
8MidfielderS. Lowry—
14MidfielderA. Burns—
27MidfielderA. Mitchell—
19MidfielderL. Rooney—
Match Summary
Crusaders FC defeated Linfield 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2017. Goals were scored by J. Forsythe 25′, P. Heatley 32′, M. Stafford 71′. Crusaders FC made 2 substitutions, Linfield made 3.
Rivalry since 2017
Crusaders FC vs Linfield Head to Head Results
34 stretnutíCrusaders FC
8
wins
Drawn
4
Linfield
22
wins
Total goals
87 · 2.6/match
Both scored
16/34 · 47%
Over 2.5
17/34 · 50%
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Recent Form
Crusaders FC
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Linfield
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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026