Crusaders FC vs Knockbreda: result 3-0 and analysis
Irish Cup5th RoundKick-off on January 4, 2025 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Seaview, Belfast
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What was the result of Crusaders FC vs Knockbreda?
Crusaders FC won 3-0 on January 4, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 9′P. LowryCrusaders FC
- 10′J. ForsytheCrusaders FC
- 55′J. ForsytheCrusaders FC (pen.)
Official lineup for Crusaders FC vs Knockbreda
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Crusaders FC
- HH. Franklin
- JJ. O'Connor
- PP. Lowry
- JJ. Forsythe
- RR. Clarke
- JJ. Callacher
- JJ. O'Rourke
- DD. Larmour
- JJ. Blaney
- LL. Barr
- JJ. Tuffey
Knockbreda
- MMarcus Murphy
- AA. McDermott
- PP. McDermott
- LLouis Blackstock
- JJ. Newell
- CCormac Lawlor
- EEthan Irwin
- KK. Anderson
- RR. Murphy
- BB. Higgins
- RRyan Dalzell
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Crusaders FC have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Knockbreda have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | Carrick Rangers(away) | 0-0 | Premiership |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Cliftonville FC(home) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Portadown(away) | 0-1 | Premiership |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Glenavon FC(away) | 1-3 | Premiership |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Glentoran(home) | 1-3 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | Portstewart(away) | 2-0 | Premier Intermediate League |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Warrenpoint Town(home) | 1-1 | Premier Intermediate League |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Tobermore United(home) | 2-0 | Premier Intermediate League |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Banbridge Town(home) | 3-0 | Irish Cup |
| Nov 9, 2024 | Rathfriland(away) | 3-5 | Premier Intermediate League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Crusaders FC wins, 0 draws, 0 Knockbreda wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2022 | Knockbreda 2-4 Crusaders FC | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 8, 2021 | Knockbreda 0-5 Crusaders FC | Irish Cup |
Last archived meeting: Knockbreda vs Crusaders FC on Jul 30, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Crusaders FC score 1.4 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Knockbreda score 1.8 and concede 1.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders FC | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Knockbreda | 1.8 | 1.8 | 4 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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