Northern Ireland. Premier League

Ballymena United vs Crusaders

Ballymena United
Finished
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 16:00 CET
Crusaders

Match Preview

It's nearly matchday! Ballymena United prepare to welcome Crusaders to Home Arena in Germany for a pivotal Northern Ireland. Premier League clash. Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026. Time: 16:00. Official: Patrick Ittrich. The forecast indicates Clear skies, 20°C. Both managers face selection headaches: Krause is doubtful for the hosts, and Zimmermann could miss out for the visitors. The story of past meetings: 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). Our best guess for the final result: 2:0.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: Ballymena United 0:0 Crusaders. This Northern Ireland. Premier League fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Frank Willenborg kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (9)

★★★★☆ 4 / 5 (9 reviews)
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Jan P. Oct 15, 2026
★★★★★

The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 17! Heartbreaking loss. I think it'll be 4:3.

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Klaus D. Oct 15, 2026
★★★★☆

I've watched every Ballymena United game this season. Disappointing but we move on. This one ends 0:1 for sure.

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Julia B. Oct 16, 2026
★★★☆☆

Ballymena United vs Crusaders is always a cracker! Goalkeeper was a wall! My money is on 0:1.

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Sarah K. Oct 16, 2026
★★★★★

Just got my ticket for the match on Oct 17! Goalkeeper was a wall! Hoping for 2:1 in our favor.

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Peter S. Oct 16, 2026
★★★☆☆

No way Crusaders wins this at Ballymena United's ground. Devastating defeat... Final score: 4:1.

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Laura R. Oct 16, 2026
★★★★☆

Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. That second half was insane! Expecting 1:3.

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Andreas B. Oct 16, 2026
★★★☆☆

Dream match! Ballymena United and Crusaders always deliver. Totally deserved win! Gonna be 4:1.

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Markus H. Oct 16, 2026
★★★★★

My dad and I watch every Ballymena United game together. That second half was insane! Our prediction: 0:3.

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Stefan W. Oct 16, 2026
★★★★☆

Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Clinical finish from the lads! Ballymena United to win 1:2.