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Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (50)
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Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Linfiel… | D | Crusade… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
About this head-to-head
Linfield FC and Crusaders have met 89 times on record. Linfield FC lead with 48 wins, Crusaders have won 27 times and the two clubs have drawn 14 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 30 December 2006.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Linfield FC vs Crusaders. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Linfield FC and Crusaders.
Across their recorded meetings, Linfield FC have found the net 164 times against Crusaders, while Crusaders have scored 107 times in reply — a combined 271 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 24 January 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2006. Follow every upcoming Linfield FC versus Crusaders clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Linfield FC vs Crusaders — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Linfield FC and Crusaders played each other?
Linfield FC and Crusaders have met 89 times on record, with the first meeting on 30 December 2006.
Who has won more, Linfield FC or Crusaders?
Linfield FC have the edge with 48 wins to Crusaders's 27, with 14 draws between them.
When do Linfield FC and Crusaders play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Saturday, 28 November 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Linfield FC play Crusaders?
Their meetings produce 2.56 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 46% of them.
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