- 21 September 2024, Crusaders FC vs Portadown FC, 0-3, Win
- 17 September 2024, Portadown FC vs Coleraine FC, 2-2, Draw
- 13 September 2024, Portadown FC vs Dungannon Swifts, 2-1, Win
- 07 September 2024, FC Carrick Rangers vs Portadown FC, 0-1, Win
- 30 August 2024, Portadown FC vs Linfield FC, 2-2, Draw
- 21 September 2024, Crusaders FC vs Portadown FC, 0-3, Lose
- 17 September 2024, Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders FC, 1-0, Lose
- 14 September 2024, Crusaders FC vs Glenavon FC, 0-1, Lose
- 31 August 2024, Crusaders FC vs FC Carrick Rangers, 2-1, Win
- 24 August 2024, Crusaders FC vs Cliftonville, 1-1, Draw
Home team Assists 2
Away team Assists 1
Home team Shots on target 7
Away team Shots on target 4
Home team Shots off target 3
Away team Shots off target 2
Home team Saves 2
Away team Saves 5
Home team Corner kicks 6
Away team Corner kicks 4
Home team Fouls 14
Away team Fouls 11
Home team Substitutions 3
Away team Substitutions 3
Home team Offsides 2
Away team Offsides 1
On the date of 18th March 2023, Portadown FC went head to head with Crusaders FC in the NIFL Premiership. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams demonstrating commendable performance.
In the offensive aspect, Portadown FC dominated with seven shots on target compared to Crusaders FC's four. Despite the same number of goals, Portadown FC unambiguously had an upper hand in threatening Crusaders FC's defense, which is also reflected in the number of corner kicks taken – 6 by the home team against 4 by the visitors. Another crucial factor contributing to their offensive advantage was the two assists delivered by Portadown FC, while Crusaders FC had only one assist.
Yet, the game balanced out due to the exceptional performance of Crusaders FC's goalkeeper. The away team's goalkeeper saved five shots, in contrast to the home side's two saves, demonstrating a standout personal effort in the face of the stronger offensive by Portadown FC. Further statistical analysis demonstrates a better defensive system for Crusaders FC, who had less number of fouls (11) than Portadown FC – a tangible indicator of more disciplined performance.
Both teams used their substitutions efficiently with three substitutions each, probably in order to maintain the stamina of their squads through the whole game. Remarkably, none of the teams scored a yellow or red card, which is a testament to the fairness within which both teams played.
The drawn match also highlights the closely matched nature of these teams. The offside stats lean into Portadown FC's side slightly with two against Crusaders FC's one, reflecting a minor aspect of better field positioning by the latter.
In conclusion, while Portadown FC dominated in the offensive aspect, Crusaders FC displayed commendable defensive skills, especially the high performing goalkeeper. The low foul count, saved goals, and successful assists each played a pivotal role in shaping the match's outcome that eventually resulted in an evenly balanced draw.
Form Guide
Win | 0-3 | Crusaders FC vs Portadown FC | |
Draw | 2-2 | Portadown FC vs Coleraine FC | |
Win | 2-1 | Portadown FC vs Dungannon Swifts | |
Win | 0-1 | FC Carrick Rangers vs Portadown FC | |
Draw | 2-2 | Portadown FC vs Linfield FC |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 10:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2
- Portadown FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:5, scoring 2 goals average
Lose | 0-3 | Crusaders FC vs Portadown FC | |
Lose | 1-0 | Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders FC | |
Lose | 0-1 | Crusaders FC vs Glenavon FC | |
Win | 2-1 | Crusaders FC vs FC Carrick Rangers | |
Draw | 1-1 | Crusaders FC vs Cliftonville |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 3:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Crusaders FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:7, scoring 0.6 goals average
Portadown FC H2H Crusaders FC
Away game | Portadown FC | 3 | 0 | Crusaders FC | Home game | NIFL Premiership | |
Home game | Portadown FC | 2 | 1 | Crusaders FC | Away game | League Cup | |
Home game | Portadown FC | 2 | 2 | Crusaders FC | Away game | NIFL Premiership | |
Away game | Portadown FC | 0 | 4 | Crusaders FC | Home game | NIFL Premiership | |
Away game | Portadown FC | 1 | 2 | Crusaders FC | Home game | NIFL Premiership |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 8:9
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.60
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Portadown FC overtook Crusaders FC twice
- Portadown FC won twice, lost twice and had one draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:9; average goals per match – 1.60
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