Cliftonville 1-2 Crusaders FC
Updated
Crusaders FC won: Cliftonville 1-2 Crusaders FC in the NIFL Premiership (Round 22) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at Solitude. Cliftonville goals: Odhran Casey 90'+5. Crusaders FC goals: Ryan Curran 26' (og), Adam Brooks 86'. Possession: 50%-50%.
Match report
Crusaders FC beat Cliftonville 2-1
Crusaders FC narrowly beat Cliftonville 2-1 away from home at Solitude on Friday 26 December in the NIFL Premiership.
An own goal by Ryan Curran put Crusaders FC ahead on 26' (0-1), Adam Brooks made it 0-2 on 86' and Odhran Casey pulled one back for Cliftonville on 90+5' (1-2).
Adam Brooks's 86' strike proved decisive.
Cliftonville had 50%% of the ball, shots were 14-7 (4-4 on target).
Match stats
| Cliftonville | Crusaders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Corners | 16 | 4 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Attacks | 43 | 37 |
| Free Kicks | 11 | 9 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots On Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Off Target | 10 | 3 |
| Throw-Ins | 27 | 17 |
| Goal Kicks | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Cliftonville: Jonathan Addis, Odhrán Casey, Ryan Curran, Rory Hale, Keevan Hawthorne, Jack Keaney, Thomas Lavery, E. McWoods, P. Morrison, Joseph Sheridan, Harry Wilson
Crusaders FC: Lloyd Anderson, Lewis Barr, Adam Brooks, Fraser Bryden, Ross Clarke, Musa Dibaga, Elliot Dunlop, Jordan Forsythe, Jarlath O'Rourke, F. Thorndike, Josh Williamson
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Ryan Curran (Crusaders FC)
- 86' · Goal · Adam Brooks (Crusaders FC)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Odhran Casey (Cliftonville)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Cliftonville vs Crusaders FC?
Crusaders FC won, 1-2 (NIFL Premiership) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025.
When and where is Cliftonville vs Crusaders FC?
Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Solitude, NIFL Premiership.