Crusaders FC travel to face Carrick Rangers this weekend looking to stays in the top half of the Premiership. The match at the Loughshore Hotel Arena on Saturday is a key fixture for the Seaview side, who currently sit fourth in the table with 15 points from nine games.
Their recent form has been mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings. They head into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory over Bangor last Friday, secured by late goals from A. Reid and O. Wardell. That result ended a run of two consecutive league defeats.
Carrick Rangers, who are eighth, will provide a tough test on their own pitch. The home side will be looking to close the gap on the teams above them. Crusaders will need to be wary of their hosts' threat, especially after a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Coleraine earlier this month.
The team's current league position and goal difference of +1 can be seen in the latest standings.
A win for Crusaders would keep them in touch with the leading pack, currently seven points behind Coleraine. The next assignment after this trip is a home game, the details of which are listed among the upcoming fixtures.
