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Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC, Premiership, 17 October 2026

Ballymena United host Crusaders FC in the Premiership at The Showgrounds, Ballymena, on Saturday, 17 October 2026, kicking off at 15:00 local time.

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Premiership · Matchday 12

Match preview

Ballymena United host Crusaders FC at The Showgrounds in Ballymena for Premiership, Matchday 12.

Ballymena United arrive on a WWDDL run (2W–2D–1L); Crusaders FC arrive on a LWLWL run (2W–0D–3L). Their last meeting ended Crusaders FC 2–1 Ballymena United.

Recent form

Ballymena United

  • W Cliftonville FC 0–1 Ballymena United · Premiership, 3 Oct 2026
  • W Ballymena United 2–0 Portadown · Premiership, 26 Sept 2026
  • D Dungannon Swifts 1–1 Ballymena United · Premiership, 19 Sept 2026
  • D Ballymena United 1–1 Carrick Rangers · Premiership, 15 Sept 2026
  • L Coleraine FC 3–2 Ballymena United · Premiership, 11 Sept 2026

Crusaders FC

  • L Carrick Rangers 4–0 Crusaders FC · Premiership, 3 Oct 2026
  • W Crusaders FC 2–1 Bangor · Premiership, 26 Sept 2026
  • L Linfield 1–0 Crusaders FC · Premiership, 19 Sept 2026
  • W Crusaders FC 3–0 Dungannon Swifts · Premiership, 15 Sept 2026
  • L Crusaders FC 1–2 Limavady United · Premiership, 12 Sept 2026

Head to head

  • Crusaders FC 2–1 Ballymena United · Premiership, 15 Aug 2026
  • Crusaders FC 3–2 Ballymena United · Premiership, 25 Apr 2026

Premiership table

Ballymena United are 8th in IFA Premiership on 12 points after 9 games.

Crusaders FC are 5th in IFA Premiership on 15 points after 10 games.

Full Premiership table →

Players to watch

Ballymena United: C. Allen

FAQ

When is Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17 October 2026 in the Premiership, at The Showgrounds in Ballymena (venue local time).
Where is Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC being played?
The match is at The Showgrounds in Ballymena, a 4,390-capacity stadium.
How do I get tickets for Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Tickets are sold by the home club and through official resale. Football Finder compares prices from its ticket partners on the match page as they become available.

Make a trip of it

There are 21 more matches within reach of Ballymena in the days around this one, so a long weekend here can take in several games rather than just this one.

Build a Ballymena football trip around this match