Linfield vs Crusaders FC: result 0-0 and analysis
PremiershipChampionship Round - 2Kick-off on April 13, 2019 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Windsor Park, Belfast
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What was the result of Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Linfield and Crusaders FC drew 0-0 on April 13, 2019.
Official lineup for Linfield vs Crusaders FC
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Linfield
- 7Andrew Waterworth
- 9J. Cooper
- 10J. Stewart
- 17D. Kearns
- 22J. Mulgrew
- 27A. Mitchell
- 6J. Callacher
- 23R. McGivern
- 31N. Quinn
- 47C. Casement
- 35G. Deane
Crusaders FC
- 11D. Cushley
- 22P. Heatley
- 40Ronan Hale
- 7P. Lowry
- 12D. Caddell
- 25R. Clarke
- 4H. Beverland
- 6C. Coates
- 8S. Ward
- 17M. Ruddy
- 30G. Doherty
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Linfield have 14 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat; Crusaders FC have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2019 | Ballymena United(away) | 1-0 | Premiership |
| Mar 22, 2019 | Dungannon Swifts(away) | 5-0 | Premiership |
| Mar 16, 2019 | Institute(home) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Glenavon FC(away) | 0-2 | Premiership |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Newry City AFC(away) | 1-0 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2019 | Glenavon FC(away) | 1-2 | Premiership |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Ards(away) | 2-2 | Premiership |
| Mar 19, 2019 | Warrenpoint Town(away) | 3-1 | Premiership |
| Mar 16, 2019 | Cliftonville FC(home) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Glenavon FC(home) | 1-1 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Linfield wins, 0 draws, 3 Crusaders FC wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2019 | Crusaders FC 0-1 Linfield | Premiership |
| Dec 8, 2018 | Linfield 4-1 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Crusaders FC 0-2 Linfield | Premiership |
| Apr 14, 2018 | Crusaders FC 2-0 Linfield | Premiership |
| Dec 30, 2017 | Linfield 1-2 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Crusaders FC 2-0 Linfield | League Cup |
Last archived meeting: Crusaders FC vs Linfield on Jan 19, 2019
How many goals should we expect?
Linfield score 2.2 and concede 0.4 goals per match over their last 15; Crusaders FC score 2.0 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linfield | 2.2 | 0.4 | 12 | 2/15 | 5/15 |
| Crusaders FC | 2.0 | 1.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Linfield sit 2nd in Premiership (33 points from 14 matches) and Crusaders FC sit 7th (18 points from 14 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Linfield | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 33 |
| 7 | Crusaders FC | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 18 |
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