Linfield vs Crusaders FC: result 3-1 and analysis
PremiershipChampionship Round - 2Kick-off on May 4, 2021 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Windsor Park, Belfast
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What was the result of Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Linfield won 3-1 on May 4, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 15′M. StaffordLinfield
- 47′B. KennedyCrusaders FC
- 58′S. LaveryLinfield
- 84′J. ForsytheLinfield (o.g.)
Official lineup for Linfield vs Crusaders FC
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Linfield
- 14S. Lavery
- 10J. Stewart
- 12K. Millar
- 20S. Fallon
- 22J. Mulgrew
- 99J. Cooper
- 2M. Stafford
- 5M. Haughey
- 6J. Callacher
- 31N. Quinn
- 1C. Johns
Crusaders FC
- 11D. Cushley
- 18J. Owens
- 35A. Clarke
- 8B. Kennedy
- 12D. Caddell
- 14J. Forsythe
- 25R. Clarke
- 2B. Burns
- 17M. Ruddy
- 27D. Larmour
- 28J. Tuffey
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Linfield have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Crusaders FC have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | Glentoran(away) | 0-0 | Premiership |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Annagh United(home) | 2-0 | Irish Cup |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Glenavon FC(away) | 2-3 | Premiership |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Ballymena United(home) | 2-1 | Premiership |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Larne(away) | 1-1 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | Larne(home) | 1-3 | Premiership |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Coleraine FC(away) | 1-0 | Irish Cup |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Dungannon Swifts(away) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Glenavon FC(home) | 6-1 | Premiership |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Cliftonville FC(home) | 2-2 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Linfield wins, 1 draw, 1 Crusaders FC win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Crusaders FC 1-2 Linfield | Premiership |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Crusaders FC 1-2 Linfield | Premiership |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Linfield 2-1 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Linfield 4-0 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Dec 21, 2019 | Linfield 1-1 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Crusaders FC 1-0 Linfield | Premiership |
Last archived meeting: Crusaders FC vs Linfield on Mar 19, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Linfield score 2.1 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Crusaders FC score 1.6 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linfield | 2.1 | 0.8 | 8 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Crusaders FC | 1.6 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Linfield sit 2nd in Premiership (26 points from 11 matches) and Crusaders FC sit 7th (15 points from 12 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Linfield | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 26 |
| 7 | Crusaders FC | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 15 |
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