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Sport10 August 2026

Cliftonville beat Crusaders 2-1 in Premiership

Cliftonville took all three points with a 2-1 NIFL Premiership victory over Crusaders at Solitude.

By Daniel McKee1 min read

Cliftonville 2-1 Crusaders, NIFL Premiership full-time result. — Picture: The Belfast Herald

Cliftonville secured a 2-1 win over Crusaders at Solitude on Friday, 7 August 2026 in round 1 of the NIFL Premiership.

Cliftonville collected all three league points after finishing one goal ahead. The confirmed final score was Cliftonville 2-1 Crusaders.

Both sides were on the scoresheet, with the result settled by the final 1-goal margin.

Cliftonville next face Bangor at Clandeboye Park on Sat 15 Aug, 15:00.

Crusaders next face Ballymena United at Seaview on Sat 15 Aug, 15:00.