Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC: result 0-3 and analysis
PremiershipMatchday 22Kick-off on January 2, 2023 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus
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What was the result of Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
Crusaders FC won 0-3 on January 2, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 10′P. HeatleyCrusaders FC
- 43′J. ForsytheCrusaders FC
- 50′J. ForsytheCrusaders FC
Official lineup for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Carrick Rangers
- 7D. Cushley
- 11A. Gawne
- 8A. Mitchell
- 20K. Cherry
- 42L. Anderson
- 2K. Forsythe
- 3C. Stewart
- 4M. Surgenor
- 12D. Kelly
- 39B. Tilney
- 1Ross Glendinning
Crusaders FC
- 9A. Lecky
- 22P. Heatley
- 7P. Lowry
- 14J. Forsythe
- 19J. Winchester
- 25R. Clarke
- 2B. Burns
- 3C. Hegarty
- 4J. Robinson
- 15J. O'Rourke
- 33J. Tuffey
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Carrick Rangers have 4 wins, 1 draw and 10 defeats; Crusaders FC have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2022 | Larne(away) | 0-0 | Premiership |
| Dec 10, 2022 | Dungannon Swifts(away) | 1-4 | Premiership |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Linfield(away) | 1-3 | Premiership |
| Nov 26, 2022 | Ballymena United(home) | 0-2 | Premiership |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Portadown(home) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2022 | Cliftonville FC(home) | 3-0 | Premiership |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Coleraine FC(away) | 0-2 | Premiership |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Glentoran(home) | 3-2 | Premiership |
| Nov 26, 2022 | Linfield(away) | 0-0 | Premiership |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Newry City AFC(home) | 4-0 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Carrick Rangers wins, 2 draws, 2 Crusaders FC wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2022 | Carrick Rangers 4-3 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Crusaders FC 2-1 Carrick Rangers | Premiership |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Crusaders FC 0-0 Carrick Rangers | Premiership |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Carrick Rangers 0-2 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Carrick Rangers 4-1 Crusaders FC | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Carrick Rangers 1-1 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
Last archived meeting: Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC on Oct 1, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Carrick Rangers score 1.1 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Crusaders FC score 2.0 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick Rangers | 1.1 | 2.3 | 4 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
| Crusaders FC | 2.0 | 1.1 | 7 | 6/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Carrick Rangers sit 6th in Premiership (20 points from 16 matches) and Crusaders FC sit 7th (19 points from 16 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 7 | Crusaders FC | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 19 |
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