Full Time
Premiership · Season 2017
Seaview, Belfast13 January 2018 at 15:00
Match Events
Crusaders FC
Ards
Kick Off
Half Time
60′
▲ C. McMillen▼ J. Frazer
▲ D. Cushley▼ S. Ward
64′▲ D. Caddell▼ Jonny Bonner
64′64′
▲ G. Keke▼ T. Browne
▲ P. Heatley▼ J. Glackin
85′J. Owens
90+3′⚽
Full Time
Lineups
Midfield Control
Crusaders FC field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Ards'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 StrengthArds
Crusaders FC
1MidfielderS. O'Neill—
2MidfielderB. Burns—
4MidfielderH. Beverland—
6MidfielderC. Coates—
3MidfielderM. McChrystal—
11MidfielderD. Cushley—
12MidfielderD. Caddell—
7MidfielderP. Lowry—
22MidfielderP. Heatley—
18MidfielderJ. Owens—
23MidfielderG. Whyte—
Ards
1MidfielderS. Johnston—
6MidfielderD. Elebert—
24MidfielderReece Glendinning—
3MidfielderM. Ruddy—
21MidfielderC. Byers—
16MidfielderG. Tommons—
4MidfielderN. Hanley—
11MidfielderD. McAllister—
7MidfielderC. McMillen—
50MidfielderL. Kelly—
19MidfielderG. Keke—
Match Summary
Crusaders FC defeated Ards 1:0. The match was played in Premiership 2017. Goals were scored by J. Owens 90′. Crusaders FC made 3 substitutions, Ards made 2.
Rivalry since 2017
Crusaders FC vs Ards Head to Head Results
6 stretnutíCrusaders FC
4
wins
Drawn
2
Ards
0
wins
Total goals
18 · 3.0/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
3/6 · 50%
Recent Meetings
22/08/20Ards
0–1Crusaders FCFriendlies Clubs23/03/19Ards
2–2Crusaders FCPremiership10/11/18Ards
0–1Crusaders FCPremiership06/08/18Crusaders FC
4–2ArdsPremiership04/11/17Ards
2–4Crusaders FCPremiership16/09/17Crusaders FC
0–0ArdsPremiershipHighest-scoring game: 4–2 v 2018All 6 meetings
Recent Form
Crusaders FC
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Ards
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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026