Dungannon Swifts have established a positive recent record against Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Premiership. Statistical analysis shows the Swifts have won three of the last five league encounters between the sides.
The data reveals a clear advantage for Dungannon Swifts in recent seasons. In the last five Premiership matches, the Swifts have secured three victories, suffered just one defeat, and played out a single draw. This run of form includes a win on the road at Seaview on September 13, 2025, during Matchday 7 of the 2025-2026 campaign. The most recent meeting before that was a 2-1 victory for Crusaders on April 26, 2025, which was Matchday 38 of the previous season.
Earlier clashes in the 2024-2025 season further illustrate the pattern. Dungannon Swifts took points from the Belfast side with a draw on January 11, 2025, and a win on November 30, 2024. The sequence began with another Swifts win on September 17, 2024. This consistent ability to get results against a traditional top-half side has been a notable feature of their recent performances.
Looking at the broader context, Dungannon Swifts concluded the 2025 Premiership season in sixth place. They accumulated 46 points from 33 games, with a record of 15 wins, one draw, and 17 losses. Their goal difference of -18, stemming from 40 goals scored and 58 conceded, highlights the competitive but often tight nature of their matches. You can review the full final table on our standings page.
Their final stretch of the season yielded mixed results, with a recent form line reading loss, win, win, loss, loss. The Swifts finished the campaign 27 points behind the champions, Larne. This solid mid-table finish provides a platform for the club as they prepare for the next chapter, with their next competitive fixture scheduled for December 19, 2026, at home against Ballymena United.
In the period covered by the data, both teams had busy schedules. Dungannon Swifts played a series of matches in September and October 2025. Their results included games on September 27 (Matchday 9), October 4 (Matchday 10), October 11 (Matchday 11), October 18 (Matchday 12), and October 25 (Matchday 13). These fixtures are part of the historical record available in our stats section.
Crusaders had a similarly packed run. Their recorded results feature a 2-3 home defeat to Glentoran on October 25, 2025, on Matchday 13. They also played on September 27 (Matchday 9), September 20 (Matchday 8), and had a match on September 16 listed for Matchday 2, indicating a rescheduled fixture from earlier in the season. This period was challenging for the Belfast club, who were aiming to close the gap at the top of the table.
The focus for Dungannon Swifts now turns to preparation for the 2026-2027 season. With the 2025 campaign concluded, the club has a clear benchmark in their sixth-place finish and 46 points. The upcoming home match against Ballymena United in December will be a key early test. Ballymena finished tenth in the final 2025 table, setting up a potentially key clash.
Maintaining their strong record against teams like Crusaders will be important for any push up the standings. The statistical dominance shown in the head-to-head is a positive psychological factor. The club's management will be analyzing the squad's performance data, including the 40 goals scored last term, as they plan for the future. Fans can track the build-up to the new season and view the full fixtures list on our site.
