Crusaders FC vs Ards Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Crusaders FC took on Ards in the National Cup of Northern Ireland on January 6. After the match finished 1-1, the tie went to penalties to determine the winner, where Ards claimed the win by scoring seven penalties, while Crusaders fell short with just six.

Tensions run high as the upcoming meeting sees Crusaders and Ards renew their battle, 5 years after the friendly encounter which Crusaders won 4-1. Crusaders come into this match following a defeat to Linfield on January 2, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance.

Ards come into this encounter after splitting points with Bangor on December 26. Their defense has shown cracks, conceding goals in their last six matches in a row.

This National cup clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Crusaders FC and Ards in this campaign. Crusaders’s attacking options have been bolstered by Paul Heatley, the team’s top scorer, and Philip Lowry, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Heatley is Crusaders’s overall top scorer so far this term, with two goals across all competitions, with Kennedy leading the team in assists, having provided two key passes resulting in goals. Jordan Forsythe, Ross Clarke and Adam Lecky have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Crusaders’s attack.

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Line-Ups

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Stats

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Head-to-head

Since January 2018, the teams have clashed five times. Crusaders FC have won four times, while the other match ended in a draw. The last time these teams met was on June 29, 2019, in a friendly, and Crusaders emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline. Crusaders have managed twelve goals in these five matches, while Ards have scored five in total. Overall, Crusaders FC hold a stronger head-to-head record against Ards in recent meetings.

Recent Form

Crusaders FC are coming off a loss in their last match against Linfield FC, while Ards’s previous game resulted in a draw against Bangor FC.. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Crusaders have claimed nine victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn four times, while in their last twenty matches, Ards have recorded six wins, nine losses, and five draws.

Video Highlights

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