Match Report
Coleraine claimed a 5-1 victory over Crusaders in the Premiership (Regular Season). Before the match, Coleraine were 1st in the Premiership table with Crusaders in 2nd. The two sides have met 17 times (2013–2026). Crusaders lead the head-to-head with 8 wins. Coleraine had scored 21 goals this season (4.2 per game), Crusaders had 10 (2.0 per game). Coleraine's goals came from Matthew Shevlin (66'), Joel Cooper (46'), Mark Connolly (57'), Joel Cooper (65'); Crusaders scored through Fraser Bryden (36'). Match stats: possession 74%-26%, shots 29-14, on target 12-6, corners 8-4. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Coleraine: Matthew Shevlin (66'), Joel Cooper (46'), Mark Connolly (57'), Joel Cooper (65') · Crusaders: Fraser Bryden (36')
Key stats
Possession: Coleraine 74% · Crusaders 26% · Total shots: 29-14 · On target: 12-6 · Corners: 8-4