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Ballymena United vs Crusaders live: where to watch the NIFL Premiership
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Ballymena United vs Crusaders live: where to watch the NIFL Premiership
Saturday, 17/10/2026, 14:00 · NIFL Premiership
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Technical Match Details
- Event
- Ballymena United v.s Crusaders
- Tournament
- NIFL Premiership - 2026/2027
- Date
- Saturday, 17/10/2026
- Time
- 14:00
- Venue
- The Showgrounds
Ballymena United vs Crusaders Live Stream, Match Info & Stats
The Ballymena United vs Crusaders matchup is scheduled to take place on 17/10/2026 at 15:00 (UK time). This page provides complete match details, streaming information, and key statistical insights to help you follow the game live and understand how both teams are performing in the NIFL Premiership.
Rather than focusing on predictions, this match detail page is designed to give you a clear, data-backed overview of the fixture, combining broadcast details with performance trends from the current NIFL Premiership campaign.
Where to Watch Ballymena United vs Crusaders Live
If you’re planning to watch Ballymena United vs Crusaders live, several official broadcasters and streaming platforms are expected to provide coverage, depending on your location. Availability may vary by region, so it’s recommended to check local listings closer to kick-off.
Here’s an overview of where the match might be available in your region:
United States: NBC Sports, ESPN, Paramount+, DAZN
United Kingdom: Sky Sports, DAZN, Disney+
Europe: DAZN, Sky Sports and other regional providers
If the match is not available through traditional TV channels, viewers can also explore streaming services, official competition platforms, or the teams’ verified social media and YouTube channels for live or delayed coverage.
Main Details of the Ballymena United vs Crusaders Match
This match details part of the ongoing NIFL Premiership schedule and could play an important role in shaping each team’s progress in the competition.
Match: Ballymena United vs Crusaders
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Date & Time: 17/10/2026 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Showgrounds
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Latest Results and Performance: Ballymena United
During the current NIFL Premiership season, Ballymena United has won 30% of the 10 matches played. This overall record reflects their consistency across the campaign so far.
At home, where Ballymena United has featured in 3 matches, their win rate stands at 33%. This home performance provides useful insight into how effectively they have capitalised on familiar conditions.
From an attacking standpoint, Ballymena United is averaging 1.5 goals per game in the competition. Defensively, they have conceded a total of 14 goals, offering a snapshot of their balance between attack and defence.
Ballymena United - Home Team
- 26/09/2026Ballymena UnitedPortadownW2026/09/2026NIFL PremiershipBallymena United
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Portadown2 - 0W - 15/09/2026Ballymena UnitedCarrick RangersD1115/09/2026NIFL PremiershipBallymena United
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Carrick Rangers1 - 1D - 21/08/2026Ballymena UnitedGlentoranL0221/08/2026NIFL PremiershipBallymena United
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Glentoran0 - 2L - 18/04/2026Ballymena UnitedPortadownL1218/04/2026NIFL PremiershipBallymena United
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Portadown1 - 2L - 15/04/2026Ballymena UnitedBangorD0015/04/2026NIFL PremiershipBallymena United
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Bangor0 - 0D
Latest Results and Performance: Crusaders
Crusaders has recorded victories in 45% of their 11 matches in the NIFL Premiership. These results outline how competitive they have been throughout the season.
When playing away from home, with 5 away fixtures completed, Crusaders has achieved a win rate of 20%. Away performance is often a key indicator of how teams adapt to different match environments.
Across all league matches, Crusaders has scored 15 goals, averaging 1.36 goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded 21 goals, with an average of 1.91 conceded per match.
Crusaders - Away Team
- 03/10/2026Carrick RangersCrusadersL4003/10/2026NIFL PremiershipCarrick Rangers
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Crusaders4 - 0L - 19/09/2026LinfieldCrusadersL1019/09/2026NIFL PremiershipLinfield
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Crusaders1 - 0L - 05/09/2026ColeraineCrusadersL4105/09/2026NIFL PremiershipColeraine
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Crusaders4 - 1L - 29/08/2026GlentoranCrusadersW1229/08/2026NIFL PremiershipGlentoran
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Crusaders1 - 2W - 07/08/2026CliftonvilleCrusadersL2107/08/2026NIFL PremiershipCliftonville
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Crusaders2 - 1L
Head-to-Head Record: Ballymena United vs Crusaders
Looking at previous meetings, Ballymena United and Crusaders have played against each other 47 times in official competitions. These encounters provide historical context for the upcoming match.
Ballymena United wins: 10
Crusaders wins: 30
Draws: 7
While past results do not determine future outcomes, head-to-head data can highlight recurring patterns and tendencies between the two sides ahead of their clash on 17/10/2026.
Head-to-head
- 15/08/2026CrusadersBallymena United2115/08/2026NIFL PremiershipCrusaders
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Ballymena United2 - 1 - 25/04/2026CrusadersBallymena United3225/04/2026NIFL PremiershipCrusaders
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Ballymena United3 - 2 - 17/02/2026Ballymena UnitedCrusaders2017/02/2026NIFL PremiershipBallymena United
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Crusaders2 - 0 - 22/11/2025Ballymena UnitedCrusaders2222/11/2025NIFL PremiershipBallymena United
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Crusaders2 - 2 - 20/09/2025CrusadersBallymena United1120/09/2025NIFL PremiershipCrusaders
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Ballymena United1 - 1
More Match Coverage and Statistics
If you’re looking for deeper insights, additional match data, and extended statistics are available on our dedicated statistics page for Ballymena United vs Crusaders. This includes broader performance metrics and historical comparisons within the NIFL Premiership.
Published: 14 Oct 2026
Updated: 14 Oct 2026
