2 : 1
  • 05 November 2024, Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC, 2-1, Win
  • 01 October 2024, Ballyclare Comrades FC vs Crusaders FC, 2-3, Win
  • 07 November 2023, Portadown FC vs Crusaders FC, 2-1, Lose
  • 03 October 2023, Warrenpoint Town vs Crusaders FC, 0-5, Win
  • 13 September 2022, Dundela FC vs Crusaders FC, 2-1, Lose
Crusaders FC
Home
  • 05 November 2024, Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC, 2-1, Lose
  • 01 October 2024, Ballinamallard United FC vs Coleraine FC, 0-4, Win
  • 05 December 2023, Coleraine FC vs Glenavon FC, 2-3, Lose
  • 07 November 2023, Ballymena United vs Coleraine FC, 18-19, Win
  • 03 October 2023, Coleraine FC vs Bangor FC, 2-1, Win
Coleraine FC
Away
League Cup
League Cup, Northern Ireland

In the League Cup encounter between Crusaders FC and Coleraine FC, the tight scoreline of 2-1 in favor of the home team makes for an intense read of underlying match dynamics. Coleraine struck first, finding the back of the net in the 16th minute, setting the stage for a defensively focused first half. Notably, Crusaders dominated the set-piece department, winning an impressive 9 corner kicks compared to Coleraine's scant 1, clearly indicating their persistent attacking pressure.

Second-half action saw Crusaders equalize just two minutes in, allowing them to build a momentum shift that lasted into the dying minutes. Their ability to create scoring opportunities was palpable, as evidenced by their superior corner kick count and their eventual successful conversion. Coleraine, in contrast, seemed unable to translate possession into tangible threats, as reflected by their low corner count and failure to capitalize further despite early pressure.

A critical aspect of the match was discipline, where Coleraine's three yellow cards to Crusaders' two could reflect increased defensive desperation as the match progressed. The clustered issuance of cards around the 80th minute underscores a tense final stretch where Coleraine tried to stifle Crusaders' sustained offensive incursions. Interestingly, both teams had an equal offsides count, highlighting a tactical balance in trying to exploit high lines. The fewer fouls committed by the home team (4 to 5) additionally suggest that Crusaders exhibited a more controlled aggression, possibly lending to their effective closing of the match.

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Form Guide

Win2-1Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC
Win2-3Ballyclare Comrades FC vs Crusaders FC
Lose2-1Portadown FC vs Crusaders FC
Win0-5Warrenpoint Town vs Crusaders FC
Lose2-1Dundela FC vs Crusaders FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
12:7
GOALS / MATCH
2.4
  • Crusaders FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 12:7, scoring 2.4 goals average
Lose2-1Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC
Win0-4Ballinamallard United FC vs Coleraine FC
Lose2-3Coleraine FC vs Glenavon FC
Win18-19Ballymena United vs Coleraine FC
Win2-1Coleraine FC vs Bangor FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
28:24
GOALS / MATCH
5.6
  • Coleraine FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 28:24, scoring 5.6 goals average

Crusaders FC H2H Coleraine FC

Home gameCrusaders FC21Coleraine FCAway gameLeague Cup
Home gameCrusaders FC21Coleraine FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
Home gameCrusaders FC32Coleraine FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
Away gameCrusaders FC20Coleraine FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
Home gameCrusaders FC11Coleraine FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
10:5
GOALS / MATCH
2.00
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Crusaders FC overtook Coleraine FC four times
  • Crusaders FC won four times and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 10:5; average goals per match – 2.00
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