Ballymena United FC vs Crusaders Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/25
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 25 April at 14:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Ballymena United FC
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- 17 Feb 2026 Ballymena United FC 2 - 0 Crusaders L
- 22 Nov 2025 Ballymena United FC 2 - 2 Crusaders D
- 20 Sep 2025 Crusaders 1 - 1 Ballymena United FC D
- 15 Feb 2025 Crusaders 3 - 1 Ballymena United FC W
- 26 Oct 2024 Crusaders 1 - 0 Ballymena United FC W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Larne FC
|
45 | 28 | 12 | 5 | +43 | 96 | W W W L W |
| 2 |
Coleraine
|
46 | 27 | 7 | 12 | +36 | 88 | W D W W W |
| 3 |
Glentoran FC
|
46 | 25 | 11 | 10 | +39 | 86 | W D D W W |
| 4 |
Linfield FC
|
43 | 24 | 9 | 10 | +40 | 81 | W L D W L |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | +8 | 69 | L D L L L |
| 6 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
44 | 18 | 3 | 23 | -28 | 57 | L L L L L |
| 7 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
43 | 14 | 11 | 18 | -4 | 53 | L W W D L |
| 8 |
Portadown
|
43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | -24 | 49 | L D D D L |
| 9 |
Ballymena United FC
|
43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | -16 | 45 | D W D D W |
| 10 |
Bangor FC
|
35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | -19 | 38 | D L W D D |
| 11 |
Crusaders
|
44 | 10 | 8 | 26 | -39 | 38 | L D L D W |
| 12 |
Glenavon Lurgan
|
44 | 10 | 6 | 28 | -30 | 36 | W L D D D |
| 13 |
Loughgall FC
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 | L W L D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 14:00.
Match preview
Crusaders host Ballymena United FC in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:00. The match is scheduled at Seaview, Belfast. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Crusaders sit 11th in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 38 points from 44 matches (10W · 8D · 26L). Ballymena United FC are 9th with 45 points from 43 matches (12W · 9D · 22L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 74 times on record. Crusaders have won 43, Ballymena United FC have won 16 and 15 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC — frequently asked
When is Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where is Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC played?
At Seaview in Belfast, Northern Ireland (capacity 3383).
Has Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Crusaders vs Ballymena United FC part of?
The Northern Ireland Premier League in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Crusaders and Ballymena United FC for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.