Linfield FC 2–5 Crusaders. This Northern Ireland Premier League match was played on 23 October 2017. Crusaders won.
Linfield FC vs Crusaders Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2017/10/23
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Crusaders
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
Linfield FC
Crusaders
48
Linfield FC wins
27
Crusaders wins
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19 Sep 2026
Linfield FC
1 - 0
Crusaders
W
-
24 Jan 2026
Crusaders
0 - 1
Linfield FC
W
-
13 Dec 2025
Linfield FC
4 - 0
Crusaders
W
-
25 Nov 2025
Linfield FC
1 - 0
Crusaders
W
-
01 Apr 2025
Linfield FC
3 - 1
Crusaders
W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | +19 | 35 | W W W W D |
| 2 |
Linfield FC
|
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | +10 | 33 | W D W W D |
| 3 |
Larne FC
|
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +12 | 26 | W L L W W |
| 4 |
Glentoran FC
|
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | +6 | 21 | W W D W D |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | +6 | 18 | L L L W W |
| 6 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 18 | W W D D L |
| 7 |
Crusaders
|
14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | -9 | 18 | L L L L W |
| 8 |
Ballymena United FC
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | +1 | 15 | W W L W L |
| 9 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 15 | L L D L D |
| 10 |
Limavady United
|
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -9 | 14 | L W L D L |
| 11 |
Bangor FC
|
14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -14 | 9 | L L D L W |
| 12 |
Portadown
|
14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -13 | 8 | W D W L L |
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Linfield FC faced Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Monday, 23 October 2017 and the match finished 2–5. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Linfield FC sit 2nd in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 33 points from 14 matches (10W · 3D · 1L). Crusaders are 7th with 18 points from 14 matches (6W · 0D · 8L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 89 times on record. Linfield FC have won 48, Crusaders have won 27 and 14 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Linfield FC vs Crusaders — frequently asked
When was Linfield FC vs Crusaders played?
Kick-off was in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where was Linfield FC vs Crusaders played?
At Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland (capacity 18434).
What was the final score of Linfield FC vs Crusaders?
Linfield FC 2 – 5 Crusaders. Crusaders won.
How can I follow Linfield FC vs Crusaders live?
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Which competition is Linfield FC vs Crusaders part of?
The Northern Ireland Premier League in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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