Crusaders beat Ballymena United 2-1 in Premiership

Crusaders took all three points with a NIFL Premiership victory over Ballymena United, winning 2-1 at Seaview.

By Belfast Herald Sport1 min read

NIFL Premiership

Match centre

Full time

CRUCrusaders

2–1

BALBallymena United

SeaviewSat 15 Aug, 15:00Updated 17:07:45Official fixture

Crusaders secured a NIFL Premiership win over Ballymena United, finishing 2-1 at Seaview on Saturday, 15 August 2026 in round 2.

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

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

Crusaders next face Portadown at Seaview on Sat 22 Aug, 18:00.

Ballymena United next face Glentoran at The Showgrounds Ballymena on Fri 21 Aug, 19:45.