Crusaders defeated Ballymena United 3-2 in the Premiership. Before the match, Crusaders were 11th in the Premiership table with Ballymena United in 10th. The two sides have met 11 times (2013–2026). Crusaders lead the head-to-head with 7 wins. Crusaders had scored 38 goals this season (1.2 per game), Ballymena United had 39 (1.2 per game). Crusaders's goals came from Finley Thorndike (14'), Tom Maguire (17'), Harry Jewitt-White (37'); Ballymena United scored through Success Edogun (41'), Success Edogun (58'). Match stats: possession 48%-52%, shots 3-2, on target 3-2, corners 2-8. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
Goal scorers
Crusaders:Finley Thorndike (14'), Tom Maguire (17'), Harry Jewitt-White (37') · Ballymena United:Success Edogun (41'), Success Edogun (58')
Key stats
Possession: Crusaders 48% · Ballymena United 52% · Total shots: 3-2 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 2-8
