Ballymena United FC - Crusaders

About Ballymena United FC - Crusaders

Ballymena United FC vs Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Premier League, played on 10/17/2026, ended 2 - 1. Northern Ireland Premier League matchday 12. In the league table, Ballymena United FC were in position 8 and Crusaders in position 6.

Half-time score: 1-1. Goalscorers: Donal Rocks 1', Joshua Archer 12', Kodi Foster Lyons 55'. Cards: 6 yellow, 0 red. Corners: Ballymena United FC 5, Crusaders 4. Managers: Ballymena United FC – Oran Kearney, Crusaders – Declan Caddell.

Ballymena United FC starting XI: Fuad Sule, David·Walsh, Len O'Sullivan, Scott Whiteside, Joshua Archer, Kodi Foster Lyons, David Toure, Caoimhin Mcconnell, Igor Rutkowski, James Hood, Charlie·Allen. Crusaders starting XI: Preston Shea Callister, Aaron Reid, Jacob Blaney, Donal Rocks, Harry White Jewitt, Scot Rough, Kurtis Forsythe, Thomas Maguire, Jack Doherty, Ryan Mckay, Robbie Weir.

In their last 28 meetings, Ballymena United FC won 5, Crusaders won 19 and 4 ended level. Their previous meeting, on 08/15/2026, ended Crusaders 2-1 Ballymena United FC. Ballymena United FC won 11, drew 9 and lost 8 of their last 28 matches. Crusaders won 13, drew 4 and lost 11 of their last 28 matches. Next match for Ballymena United FC: Ballymena United FC vs Linfield FC (11/13/2026). Next match for Crusaders: Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers FC (11/13/2026).

Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds.

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