2 : 1
  • 26 April 2025, Coleraine FC vs Linfield FC, 1-0, Lose
  • 18 April 2025, Larne FC vs Linfield FC, 2-1, Lose
  • 12 April 2025, Linfield FC vs Dungannon Swifts, 2-0, Win
  • 05 April 2025, Linfield FC vs Glentoran FC, 2-1, Win
  • 01 April 2025, Linfield FC vs Crusaders FC, 3-1, Win
Linfield FC
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  • 07 May 2025, Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC, 1-0, Lose
  • 26 April 2025, Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders FC, 1-0, Lose
  • 19 April 2025, Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC, 3-0, Win
  • 12 April 2025, Crusaders FC vs Glentoran FC, 0-4, Lose
  • 05 April 2025, Crusaders FC vs Larne FC, 2-2, Draw
Crusaders FC
Away
NIFL Premiership
NIFL Premiership, Northern Ireland

In a closely contested NIFL Premiership match, Linfield FC narrowly edged out Crusaders FC with a final score of 2-1. Both teams got off to a swift start, with Linfield scoring first in the 7th minute, only for Crusaders to equalize just three minutes later. However, Linfield regained the lead just before half-time, finding the net at the 44th minute mark. The timing of these goals suggests that Linfield's attacking prowess and ability to capitalize on brief lapses in Crusaders' defense were pivotal to their victory.

The match statistics reveal an aggressive contest, particularly in terms of discipline and set-piece opportunities. Linfield earned a significant advantage in corner kicks with a total of nine, far exceeding Crusaders' single corner. This disparity indicates a persistent forward momentum from Linfield, consistently putting pressure on the Crusaders' defense. However, both teams exhibited a lack of discipline, receiving an equal number of yellow cards, four each, while Linfield incurred a red card, suggesting their aggressive style may have pushed boundaries too far.

In terms of teamwork and cohesion, Linfield showed better organization as evidenced by their effective conversion of set-pieces into attacking opportunities. Crusaders, although matching Linfield in terms of yellow cards and keeping the goal tally close, struggled to assert the same level of control in critical areas like corners and shots on target. The discrepancy in corner counts illustrates their difficulties in navigating Linfield’s pressing game, which ultimately defined Linfield's triumph despite their numerical disadvantage after the red card.

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Form Guide

Lose1-0Coleraine FC vs Linfield FC
Lose2-1Larne FC vs Linfield FC
Win2-0Linfield FC vs Dungannon Swifts
Win2-1Linfield FC vs Glentoran FC
Win3-1Linfield FC vs Crusaders FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
8:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.6
  • Linfield FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:5, scoring 1.6 goals average
Lose1-0Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC
Lose1-0Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders FC
Win3-0Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC
Lose0-4Crusaders FC vs Glentoran FC
Draw2-2Crusaders FC vs Larne FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
5:8
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Crusaders FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:8, scoring 1 goals average

Linfield FC H2H Crusaders FC

Home gameLinfield FC31Crusaders FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
Away gameLinfield FC20Crusaders FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
Home gameLinfield FC21Crusaders FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
Away gameLinfield FC32Crusaders FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
Away gameLinfield FC21Crusaders FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
PLAYED
5
WINS
5
GOALS
12:5
GOALS / MATCH
2.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Linfield FC overtook Crusaders FC five times
  • Linfield FC won five times
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 12:5; average goals per match – 2.40
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