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NIFL Premiership · Matchday 12
Ballymena v Crusaders
Saturday 17 October 2026, 15:00 UK time · The Showgrounds, Ballymena
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Before kick-off
Ballymena (8th, 12 points) play Crusaders (5th, 15 points) in the NIFL Premiership on Saturday 17 October at 15:00 UK time at The Showgrounds.
Ballymena have won two of their last five league matches. Crusaders have won two of their last five league matches. In their last five league meetings Ballymena won one, Crusaders won two and two were drawn.
What happens when
- 15:00Kick-off: live score, events and stats on this page
- 16:55Full time: the result, stats and the updated table
Key facts
- Ballymena are 8th with 12 points from 9 matches.
- Crusaders are 5th with 15 points from 10 matches.
- Crusaders are 3 points ahead of Ballymena.
- Ballymena's league record: 3 wins, 3 draws, 4 defeats.
- Crusaders's league record: 5 wins, 0 draws, 6 defeats.
Match info
- Competition
- NIFL Premiership, Matchday 12
- Kick-off
- Saturday 17 October 2026, 15:00UK time
- Ground
- The Showgrounds, Ballymena4,390 seats
- Referee
- Not published for this league
Line-ups
Who starts and who is on the bench
Line-ups appear here about an hour before kick-off, when the clubs publish them.
Season so far
League matches this season, before this game
BallymenaCrusaders
- 1.20Points per match1.36
- 1.50Goals per match1.36
- 1.40Conceded per match1.91
- 3Clean sheets1
- 3Wins5
- 1Failed to score3
Form
Last five league matches, newest first
Head-to-head
Last five league meetings
- 15 Aug 2026Crusaders2-1Ballymena
- 25 Apr 2026Crusaders3-2Ballymena
- 17 Feb 2026Ballymena2-0Crusaders
- 22 Nov 2025Ballymena2-2Crusaders
- 20 Sep 2025Crusaders1-1Ballymena
NIFL Premiership table
Table before kick-off
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Glentoran | 11 | +5 | 17 |
| 4 |  Larne | 6 | +9 | 16 |
| 5 | Crusaders | 10 | -3 | 15 |
| 6 |  Carrick Rangers | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 |  Dungannon | 9 | -1 | 13 |
| 8 | Ballymena | 9 | +2 | 12 |
| 9 |  Cliftonville | 10 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 |  Limavady | 9 | -6 | 9 |
Squad news
Injuries, suspensions and ban risk
Ballymena
No injuries or suspensions reported.
Crusaders
No injuries or suspensions reported.
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Ballymena v Crusaders questions.
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When is Ballymena v Crusaders?
Ballymena v Crusaders is on Saturday 17 October at 15:00 UK time at The Showgrounds, Ballymena.
What is the head-to-head record between Ballymena and Crusaders?
In their last five league meetings Ballymena won one, Crusaders won two and two were drawn.
Who is missing for Ballymena v Crusaders?
Ballymena: no injuries or suspensions reported. Crusaders: no injuries or suspensions reported.
When do Ballymena and Crusaders play next?
Ballymena: Glentoran v Ballymena, 24 October at 14:00 UTC; Crusaders: Crusaders v Coleraine, 24 October at 14:00 UTC.
Are there live scores for Ballymena v Crusaders?
Yes: the score on this page updates during the match.