Crusaders FC's relegation battle took a turn for the worse as they suffered a 3-0 loss to Glenavon at Seaview. The Lurgan Blues' victory sees them leapfrog the Crues in the Irish Premiership table, with Crusaders now occupying the automatic relegation spot. The home side threatened first in a quiet opening to the game, but Glenavon's pressure eventually paid off as they broke the deadlock through Paddy Burns' goal. Luke McGerrigan and Conor Falls added to the scoreline in the second half, securing a comprehensive win for the visitors. Crusaders' defeat sees them slip further down the table, while Glenavon's victory is a welcome boost to their season.