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Cliftonville beat Crues as Glenavon win at Bangor
Cliftonville held off Crusaders 5-2 in the Irish Premiership, while Glenavon defeated Bangor 3-1 to boost their survival hopes.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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In the Irish Premiership, Cliftonville defeated Crusaders 5-2 in an exciting north Belfast derby, with goals from Brian Healy, Luke Conlan, Micheal Glynn, Harry Wilson, and Josh Kelly. Meanwhile, Glenavon beat Bangor 3-1, with Conor Falls scoring twice for the visitors.
Why it matters
The results have implications for the league standings, with Cliftonville maintaining their position and Glenavon moving closer to the Crusaders in the table. The north Belfast derby between Cliftonville and Crusaders is a long-standing rivalry in the Irish Premiership, and the high-scoring match highlights the competitiveness of the league.
The details
Cliftonville held off a challenge from Crusaders, who last won a match on January 3rd, to secure a 5-2 victory. Glenavon, who are currently bottom of the table, moved to within seven points of the Crusaders with their 3-1 win at Bangor. Conor Falls scored twice for Glenavon, while Ben Arthurs scored a late consolation goal for Bangor.
- The match between Cliftonville and Crusaders took place on February 21, 2026.
- Glenavon's 3-1 win over Bangor also occurred on February 21, 2026.
The players
Brian Healy
A Cliftonville player who scored in the 5-2 victory over Crusaders.
Luke Conlan
A Cliftonville player who scored in the 5-2 victory over Crusaders.
Micheal Glynn
A Cliftonville player who scored in the 5-2 victory over Crusaders.
Harry Wilson
A Cliftonville player who scored in the 5-2 victory over Crusaders.
Josh Kelly
A Cliftonville player who scored in the 5-2 victory over Crusaders.
Conor Falls
A Glenavon player who scored twice in the 3-1 win over Bangor.
Peter Campbell
A Glenavon player who assisted Conor Falls' goals in the 3-1 win over Bangor.
Ben Arthurs
A Bangor player who scored a late consolation goal in the 3-1 defeat to Glenavon.
The takeaway
The results in the Irish Premiership showcase the competitiveness of the league, with Cliftonville and Glenavon both securing important wins to boost their respective positions in the table. The north Belfast derby between Cliftonville and Crusaders was a high-scoring affair, while Glenavon's victory over Bangor could prove crucial in their bid to avoid relegation.
