Cliftonville FC 2-1 Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership, round 1.

Cliftonville FC won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–W–W), scoring 8 and conceding 3.

Crusaders won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–W–D), scoring 6 and conceding 3.

The two sides have met 10 times: Cliftonville FC 6 wins, Crusaders 3, 1 draw.