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2 - 0
Match Finished
Over 1.5 Goals
94%SportPremi predicts Over 1.5 Goals because Ballymena United and Crusaders FC have combined for 3.1 goals per match. 100% of Ballymena United's matches and 83% of Crusaders FC's matches have produced at least two goals.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee.
Ballymena United defeated Crusaders FC 2–0 in Premiership (Matchday 28) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
I. Rutkowski gave Ballymena United the lead in the 54th minute before I. Rutkowski doubled Ballymena United's lead from the penalty spot in the 84th minute.
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0%0%0%| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ballymena United | 33 | -11 | 34 |
| 11 | Crusaders FC | 33 | -34 | 26 |
Ballymena United are unbeaten in their last six matches.
They have won three of their last five matches.
They have scored 14 goals in their last five matches.
They have found the net in each of their last six matches.
Crusaders FC have won three of their last five matches.
They have found the net in each of their last five matches.
Crusaders FC have won three of the last six meetings between these sides.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Larne | 33 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 60-22 | +38 | 73 |
| 2 |  Glentoran | 33 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 63-30 | +33 | 69 |
| 3 |  Coleraine FC | 33 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 62-31 | +31 | 65 |
| 4 |  Linfield | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 56-24 | +32 | 62 |
| 5 |  Cliftonville FC | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 49-48 | +1 | 47 |
| 6 |  Dungannon Swifts | 33 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 40-58 | -18 | 46 |
| 7 |  Carrick Rangers | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 49-51 | -2 | 43 |
| 8 |  Bangor | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 38-57 | -19 | 36 |
| 9 |  Portadown | 33 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 36-57 | -21 | 36 |
| 10 | Ballymena United | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 39-50 | -11 | 34 |
| 11 | Crusaders FC | 33 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 38-72 | -34 | 26 |
| 12 |  Glenavon FC | 33 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 33-63 | -30 | 25 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrick Rangers | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 64-58 | +6 | 53 |
| 2 | Portadown | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 44-66 | -22 | 44 |
| 3 | Ballymena United | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46-58 | -12 | 39 |
| 4 | Bangor | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 41-65 | -24 | 39 |
| 5 | Crusaders FC | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 48-81 | -33 | 36 |
| 6 | Glenavon FC | 38 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 37-69 | -32 | 28 |
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Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Brentford | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Everton | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 |  Hull City | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Manchester City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Ipswich | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Leeds | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Fulham | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 |  Bournemouth | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Premier League
Crusaders FC
Jim Ervin
Coach
Declan Caddell
Coach
Ballymena United
D. Breen
D. O'Conchubhair
S. O'Donnell
D. Ebbe→ 89’
C. McCurry
J. Thompson
S. MurrayCrusaders FC
J. Tuffey
A. Brooks→ 64’
F. Thorndike→ 64’
E. Dunlop→ 46’
E. Easton→ 46’
J. Williamson
J. James0
Wins
2
Draws
3
Wins
HIGHEST WIN
2:23:1Goals Scored
Goals Conceded
Ballymena United
Crusaders FC
