Cliftonville secures victory over Crusaders in league opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Cliftonville won 2-1 against Crusaders in the Irish Premiership season opener held on August 7, 2026. Ben Quinn scored first for Cliftonville, followed by a free-kick goal from Dean McMaster. Crusaders managed to pull one back in stoppage time with a goal from Elliot Dunlop, but could not equalize. Cliftonville’s manager Jim Magilton expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and their control of the match.
- •Ben Quinn opened the scoring for Cliftonville in the 11th minute.
- •Dean McMaster doubled Cliftonville's lead with a free kick in the second half.
- •Elliot Dunlop scored for Crusaders in injury time.
- •Cliftonville’s next match is against Ballymena United.
- •Crusaders' manager noted positives despite the defeat.
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Cliftonville beat Crusaders in league opener - report & highlights
"Cliftonville's new signings make an immediate impact as the Reds beat north Belfast rivals Crusaders 2-1 in the Irish Premiership season opener.
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