Northern-Ireland Premiership 2025/26 · Relegation Group - 38

Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United, 25 April 2026: result and statistics

Crusaders FC crest

Crusaders FC

3 : 2 Half-time score 3:1 25 April 2026
Ballymena United crest

Ballymena United

Premiership standings Premiership
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
11 Crusaders FC 33 38 72 26
10 Ballymena United 33 39 50 34

Squad news

Preliminary squads: Crusaders FC — Ballymena United

Squads may change before kickoff.

Preliminary
Crusaders FC
CoachDeclan Caddell
Ballymena United
CoachJim Ervin
54. C. Beattie
4. J. Blaney
3. B. Hamilton
62. J. James
8. H. Jewitt-White
44. C. Maciejewski-Healy
27. T. Maguire
23. O. McCart
29. S. Rough
10. F. Thorndike
33. J. Tuffey
23. D. Breen
22. S. Edogun
6. G. Ali
41. J. Hood
24. S. McEleney
21. D. McGeouch
11. D. O'Conchubhair
17. J. O’Reilly
4. D. Rocks
12. I. Rutkowski
20. J. Thompson
Crusaders FC Substitutes
42
L. Anderson
64
M. Beattie
45
M. Boyle
92
A. Karrabecaj
18
J. Owens
39
O. Peoples
36
C. Quinn
Ballymena United Substitutes
16
M. Clarke
31
K. Corbally
3
D. Lafferty
25
D. Mccallion
26
S. Murray
28
F. Sule
30
B. Wade

Pre-match statistics

Form over the last five matches: Crusaders FC — Ballymena United

Crusaders FC

2 wins, 2 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches

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Crusaders FC — all matches

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Crusaders FC

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Crusaders FC — at home

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Crusaders FC
Ballymena United

1 wins, 3 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches

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Ballymena United — all matches

Details for the 5 most recent matches in this sample.

Ballymena United

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Ballymena United — away

Details for the 5 most recent matches in this sample.

Ballymena United

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Head-to-head: Crusaders FC and Ballymena United

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
17.02.2026 Premiership Ballymena United — Crusaders FC 2:0
22.11.2025 Premiership Ballymena United — Crusaders FC 2:2
20.09.2025 Premiership Crusaders FC — Ballymena United 1:1
15.02.2025 Premiership Crusaders FC — Ballymena United 3:1
26.10.2024 Premiership Crusaders FC — Ballymena United 1:0

Match timeline

Match events: Crusaders FC — Ballymena United

First half 3 - 1
1 - 0
F. Thorndike Goal
2 - 0
T. Maguire Penalty
D. Mccallion Replaced: D. Rocks Substitution
3 - 0
J. Thompson Own goal
3 - 1
S. Edogun Goal
Second half 3 - 2
M. Clarke Replaced: S. McEleney Substitution
K. Corbally Replaced: J. Hood Substitution
3 - 2
S. Edogun Goal
G. Ali Yellow card
S. Murray Replaced: D. McGeouch Substitution
L. Anderson Replaced: H. Jewitt-White Substitution
M. Beattie Replaced: F. Thorndike Substitution
A. Karrabecaj Replaced: C. Maciejewski-Healy Substitution
Event Yellow card
M. Clarke Yellow card
Event Yellow card
J. Owens Replaced: O. McCart Substitution
O. Peoples Replaced: T. Maguire Substitution
Event Yellow card
Crusaders FC Metric Ballymena United
3 Goals 2
Referee: M. McKenna

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Match information

Match information: Crusaders FC — Ballymena United

Kick-off25 April 2026, 17:00
CompetitionPremiership
Season2025/26
Round / stageRelegation Group - 38
VenueSeaview
CityBelfast
RefereeM. McKenna

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Crusaders FC — Ballymena United

01 What time does Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United kick off?

Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off 25 April 2026, 17:00.

02 Where is Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United being played?

The match is played at Seaview (Belfast).

03 Who is the referee for Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?

The referee for Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United is M. McKenna.

04 What is the recent form of Crusaders FC and Ballymena United?

Crusaders FC: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 7–7. Ballymena United: 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 7–7.

05 How many times have Crusaders FC and Ballymena United played each other?

Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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