Coleraine 5–1 Crusaders. This Northern Ireland Premier League match was played on 17 January 2026. Coleraine won.
Coleraine vs Crusaders Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/01/17
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| # | 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
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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 |
Match preview
Coleraine faced Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 17 January 2026 and the match finished 5–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Coleraine sit 2nd in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 88 points from 46 matches (27W · 7D · 12L). Crusaders are 11th with 38 points from 44 matches (10W · 8D · 26L).
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 84 times on record. Coleraine have won 27, Crusaders have won 44 and 13 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Coleraine vs Crusaders — frequently asked
When was Coleraine vs Crusaders played?
Kick-off was in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where was Coleraine vs Crusaders played?
Coleraine host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Coleraine vs Crusaders?
Coleraine 5 – 1 Crusaders. Coleraine won.
How can I follow Coleraine vs Crusaders live?
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Which competition is Coleraine vs Crusaders 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
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