Northern Ireland. County Antrim Shield

Crusaders vs Ballymena United

Crusaders
Finished
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 20:45 CET
Ballymena United

Match Preview

The Tuesday, October 13, 2026 fixture between Crusaders and Ballymena United at Home Arena in Germany is generating significant buzz among Northern Ireland. County Antrim Shield followers. Kick-off: 20:45. Referee: Martin Petersen. Weather: Partly cloudy, 18Β°C. Both sides have fitness worries, with Koch and Lange facing late checks. Historical meetings reveal an intriguing pattern: Ballymena United 1 - 4 Crusaders (2025). Ballymena United 1 - 2 Crusaders (2024). Ballymena United 2 - 2 Crusaders (2022). Ballymena United 2 - 2 Crusaders (2021). Ballymena United 0 - 4 Crusaders (2024). Expected result: 2:2.

Post-Match Summary

The final whistle has blown at Home Arena. Crusaders and Ballymena United delivered a memorable Northern Ireland. County Antrim Shield clash, finishing 0:0. The result keeps fans talking and shapes the league standings going forward.

Fan Reactions (11)

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JΓΌrgen T. 3 days ago
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Dream match! Crusaders and Ballymena United always deliver. Attack was unstoppable today! Gonna be 3:0.

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Frank J. 3 days ago
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Dream match! Crusaders and Ballymena United always deliver. Devastating defeat... Gonna be 2:2.

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Thomas K. 3 days ago
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My dad and I watch every Crusaders game together. Totally deserved win! Our prediction: 3:0.

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Lisa M. 3 days ago
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Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Best game of the season! Crusaders to win 1:3.

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JΓΌrgen T. 3 days ago
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My dad and I watch every Crusaders game together. Can't believe what I just watched! Our prediction: 1:3.

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Jan P. 3 days ago
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Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! VAR ruined everything again! Crusaders to win 2:2.

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JΓΌrgen T. 2 days ago
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If Ballymena United play like they did last week, they've got a chance. The ref was blind! Maybe 3:2?

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Ralf C. 2 days ago
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If Ballymena United play like they did last week, they've got a chance. Pure footballing magic! Maybe 0:3?

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Daniel F. 2 days ago
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Local derby vibes! Crusaders vs Ballymena United never disappoints. Clinical finish from the lads! I'll go 4:1.

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Matthias E. 2 days ago
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Watching from the pub on Oct 13 β€” pints and football! Disappointing but we move on. Calling it 1:0.

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JΓΌrgen T. 2 days ago
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First time watching Crusaders vs Ballymena United live this season! Can't believe what I just watched! Prediction: 4:0.