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Saturday 30th September v. Dungannon Swifts (
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| BALLYMENA United head to Seaview in Belfast on Monday night to face Crusaders in the Danske Bank Premiership. |
| The last time the sides met was also at Seaview in the Danske Bank Premiership, the Crues running out 3-0 winners thanks to goals from Philip Lowry, Jarlath O'Rourke and Jordan Forsythe. |
| Latest results v Crusaders (all league unless stated): |
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Crusaders 3-0 Ballymena United, Seaview, 23rd September 2022. Att: 1368 Ballymena United 1-1 (1-2 aet) Crusaders, National Stadium, 7th May 2022. (Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup Final) Crusaders 2-1 Ballymena United, Seaview, 15th March 2022. Att: 802 Ballymena United 2-0 Crusaders, Ballymena Showgrounds, 27th November 2021. Att: 1055 Crusaders 1-1 (2-3 aet) Ballymena United, Seaview, 13th October 2021. (BetMcLean League Cup Round 3) Ballymena United 0-1 Crusaders, Ballymena Showgrounds, 9th October 2021. Att: 1282 |
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Since the 3-0 win over United in September, Crusaders have won 4 league games, beating Glenavon and Portadown at home and Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine away. They've also drew 0-0 with Cliftonville and lost to both Carrick Rangers and Larne, all away from home. The North Belfast men sit 4th in the Danske Bank Premiership, a single point behind rivals Cliftonville and 6 points behind leaders Larne. |
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The week after the defeat to Crusaders seen the Sky Blues get a much needed win over Portadown at home, followed by a 2-1 defeat of derby rivals Coleraine. In the following period United drew with Dungannon Swifts and beat Newry City, before losing narrowly to the same side a few days later. United sit 10th in the table, 10 points ahead of Dungannon Swifts with 2 games in hand. Above us are Newry City with a 1 point advantage having played 2 extra games. |
| Tickets: |
| Ballymena United fans can buy their tickets from the Crusaders ticket portal at https://crusadersfootballclub.com/tickets. Adults cost £12 and concessions £8. |
| Match Officials: |
| Referee: Tony Clarke. Assistant 1: Ryan Kelsey. Assistant 2: Stephen Bell. 4th Official: Ben McMaster. |
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United supporters will be housed in the Fonacab Stand, entering the ground via Community Gate A. The match kicks off at 7:45pm. |
| In November last season, Ballymena United beat Crusaders at Seaview in the league, second half goals from Jude Winchester and Paul McElroy grabbing a shock 3 points. Could the same happen again? Make your way to Seaview and be loud and proud in support of YOUR team - Come On Sky Blues! |
| Match Preview by Paul Irwin |
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