It's back to Danske Bank Premiership action this week and Dungannon Swifts are the visitors to Seaview on Saturday (3pm) Both sides go into the game on the back of Irish Cup wins last week and will be looking to bring that form into this game.
Stephen Baxter will wait to check on the fitness of Chris Hegarty who limped off in the Bangor win and Adam Lecky who came off at half time of the Glentoran game before naming his side for this one. Ben Kennedy could also be named on the subs bench again as he builds his fitness up again after returning from long term injury. Everyone else should be available for selection and Cameron Stewart could make his full debut if Chris Hegarty does not make it. Everyone should be as you where from last time out and nothing less than a win will be expected.
Dean Shiels will want his side to improve on their league position and one win in five has not helped their lowly 11th position in the table so far. Crusaders though will not take this game lightly and they know Dungannon Swifts are capable of springing a surprise as seasoned Irish League players such as James Knowles, Caolan Marron, Ryan Mayse and of course ex Crusaders player Michael Ruddy all play for the Swifts now. They where beaten at Stangmore Park by Coleraine in the last Premiership game.
Crusaders and Dungannon Swifts have met twice this season with Crusaders winning both
13/08/22 Crusaders 5 Dungannon Swifts 1
29/10/22 Dungannon Swifts 0 Crusaders 2
Referee Declan Hassan
Asst Referees David Burns & Brian Wilson
4th Official Jamie Robinson
As always we want you at Seaview and getting behind the team. You can buy tickets at www.crusadersfootballclub.com or in Harry D's during opening hours 11am-11pm. Tickets are also available for sale on match days from the ticket office inside the McDonald Centre from 1.30pm up to kick off. We cannot wait too see again and giving your 100% backing to your team. Keep the Faith. C'mon the Crues.