Ballymena United 2-1 Crusaders FC
Updated
Ballymena United won: Ballymena United 2-1 Crusaders FC in the NIFL Premiership (Round 12) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at Ballymena Showgrounds. Ballymena United goals: Joshua Archer 12', Kodi Lyons-Foster 54'. Crusaders FC goals: Donal Rocks 1'. Possession: 55%-45%.
Match report
Ballymena United beat Crusaders FC 2-1
Ballymena United came from behind to beat Crusaders FC 2-1 at Ballymena Showgrounds on Saturday 17 October in the NIFL Premiership.
Donal Rocks put Crusaders FC ahead on 1' (0-1), Joshua Archer levelled for Ballymena United on 12' (1-1) and Kodi Lyons-Foster restored Ballymena United's lead on 54' (2-1).
Ballymena United had 55%% of the ball, shots were 15-9 (4-1 on target).
Match stats
| Ballymena United | Crusaders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Attacks | 95 | 83 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots On Target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Off Target | 11 | 8 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
Lineups
Ballymena United: C. Allen, Joshua Archer, James Hood, K. Lyons-Foster, Caoimhin McConnell, Len O'Sullivan, Igor Rutkowski, Fuad Sule, David Toure, David Walsh, Scot Whiteside
Crusaders FC: Jacob Blaney, Jack Doherty, Kurtis Forsythe, H. Jewitt-White, Thomas Maguire, Ryan McKay, Shea Callister, Aaron Reid, Donal Rocks, Scot Rough, Robbie Weir
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Donal Rocks (Crusaders FC)
- 12' · Goal · Joshua Archer (Ballymena United)
- 54' · Goal · Kodi Lyons-Foster (Ballymena United)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Ballymena United won, 2-1 (NIFL Premiership) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at Ballymena Showgrounds, NIFL Premiership.