Crusaders 1, Glenavon 0

LURGAN, Northern Ireland (April 18, 2026) (Interstat) — Crusaders opened the Northern Irish Premiership season with a 1-0 road victory over Glenavon on Saturday at Mourneview Park. Fraser Bryden scored the game’s only goal in the 52nd minute, securing the win for the visitors. The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored Glenavon to win. With the victory, Crusaders begin their league campaign at 1-0, while Glenavon starts 0-1. Both clubs see their overall season records mirror those league marks. Read more...