Crusaders FC 2-1 Ballymena United
Updated
Crusaders FC won: Crusaders FC 2-1 Ballymena United in the NIFL Premiership (Round 2) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at Seaview. Crusaders FC goals: Daithí McCallion 28' (og), Owen Wardell 42'. Ballymena United goals: Igor Rutkowski 10'. Possession: 50%-50%.
Match report
Crusaders FC beat Ballymena United 2-1
Crusaders FC came from behind to beat Ballymena United 2-1 at Seaview on Saturday 15 August in the NIFL Premiership.
Igor Rutkowski put Ballymena United ahead on 10' (0-1), an own goal by Daithí McCallion levelled for Crusaders FC on 28' (1-1) and Owen Wardell restored Crusaders FC's lead on 42' (2-1).
Crusaders FC had 50%% of the ball, shots were 10-10 (5-3 on target).
Match stats
| Crusaders FC | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Attacks | 94 | 129 |
| Free Kicks | 17 | 16 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots On Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Throw-Ins | 18 | 25 |
| Goal Kicks | 6 | 7 |
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Igor Rutkowski (Ballymena United)
- 28' · Goal · Daithí McCallion (Crusaders FC)
- 42' · Goal · Owen Wardell (Crusaders FC)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?
Crusaders FC won, 2-1 (NIFL Premiership) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026.
When and where is Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Seaview, NIFL Premiership.