Ballymena United 2-2 Crusaders FC
Updated
It finished level: Ballymena United 2-2 Crusaders FC in the NIFL Premiership (Round 17) on Sat, 22 Nov 2025 at Ballymena Showgrounds. Ballymena United goals: Kian Corbally 37', Danny Lafferty 87'. Crusaders FC goals: Jarlath O'Rourke 31', Finley Thorndike 41'. Possession: 55%-45%.
Match report
Ballymena United 2-2 Crusaders FC: match report
Ballymena United and Crusaders FC shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Ballymena Showgrounds on Saturday 22 November in the NIFL Premiership.
Jarlath O'Rourke put Crusaders FC ahead on 31' (0-1), Kian Corbally levelled for Ballymena United on 37' (1-1), Finley Thorndike restored Crusaders FC's lead on 41' (1-2) and Danny Lafferty levelled for Ballymena United on 87' (2-2).
Ballymena United had 55%% of the ball, shots were 10-5 (4-2 on target).
Match stats
| Ballymena United | Crusaders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Attacks | 143 | 139 |
| Free Kicks | 13 | 9 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 5 |
| Shots On Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
Lineups
Ballymena United: Matthew Clarke, Kian Corbally, Success Edogun, Alistair Gould, Aaron Jarvis, Calvin McCurry, Patrick McEleney, Stephen O'Donnell, Sean O'Neill, J. Thompson, David Toure
Crusaders FC: Lloyd Anderson, Adam Brooks, Ross Clarke, Elliot Dunlop, Kurtis Forsythe, B. Hamilton, Odhrán McCart, Jarlath O'Rourke, F. Thorndike, Jonathan Tuffey, Josh Williamson
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Jarlath O'Rourke (Crusaders FC)
- 37' · Goal · Kian Corbally (Ballymena United)
- 41' · Goal · Finley Thorndike (Crusaders FC)
- 87' · Goal · Danny Lafferty (Ballymena United)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (NIFL Premiership) on Sat, 22 Nov 2025.
When and where is Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Sat, 22 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at Ballymena Showgrounds, NIFL Premiership.