PORTADOWN, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Crusaders defeated Annagh United FC 3-2 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at BMG Arena in a Championship match that marked the visitors’ league opener. Annagh took the lead in the 24th minute when Aaron Rogers scored. Crusaders equalized in the 45th minute through Lee Upton. Just before halftime, Elliot Dunlop put Annagh back ahead in the 45th minute of stoppage time. Fraser Bryden leveled for Crusaders in the 54th minute. Thomas Maguire netted the winner for Crusaders in the first minute of stoppage time in the second half. The back-and-forth contest featured three goals in the final minutes of the first half. Crusaders improved to 1-0 in the Championship and 11-24-6 overall. Annagh fell to 22-8-2 in league play and 22-9-4 overall. The victory was Crusaders’ first of the Championship season.