Linfield 2-1 Crusaders FC
Updated
Linfield won: Linfield 2-1 Crusaders FC in the NIFL Premiership (Round 6) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025 at Windsor Park. Linfield goals: Joel Cooper 7', Christopher McKee 45'. Crusaders FC goals: Ross Clarke 10'. Sent off: Matthew Fitzpatrick (90'). Possession: 56%-44%.
Match report
Linfield beat Crusaders FC 2-1
Linfield squeezed past Crusaders FC 2-1 at Windsor Park on Tuesday 28 January in the NIFL Premiership.
Joel Cooper put Linfield ahead on 7' (1-0), Ross Clarke levelled for Crusaders FC on 10' (1-1) and Christopher McKee restored Linfield's lead on 45' (2-1).
Matthew Fitzpatrick (Linfield) was sent off on 90+3'.
Linfield had 56%% of the ball, shots were 8-2 (4-1 on target).
Match stats
| Linfield | Crusaders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Attacks | 71 | 76 |
| Free Kicks | 13 | 5 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 2 |
| Shots On Target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Throw-Ins | 18 | 15 |
| Goal Kicks | 8 | 4 |
Lineups
Linfield: Cammy Ballantyne, J. Cooper, Euan East, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Kyle McClean, Ethan McGee, Christopher McKee, Matthew Orr, S. Roscoe-Byrne, Chris Shields, David Walsh
Crusaders FC: Jacob Blaney, Ross Clarke, Jordan Forsythe, Harry Franklin, H. Jewitt-White, Daniel Larmour, Philip Lowry, Stewart Nixon, Jarlath O'Rourke, M. Smith, Jonny Tuffey
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Joel Cooper (Linfield)
- 10' · Goal · Ross Clarke (Crusaders FC)
- 45' · Goal · Christopher McKee (Linfield)
- 90'+3 · Red card · Matthew Fitzpatrick (Linfield)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Linfield won, 2-1 (NIFL Premiership) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025.
When and where is Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at Windsor Park, NIFL Premiership.