Cliftonville FC claimed north Belfast derby bragging rights with a thumping 5-2 victory over struggling Crusaders at Solitude.

What happened?

The win moves Cliftonville FC up the Irish Premiership table, with the team currently sitting in 5th place, 47 pts, 13W-8D-12L from 33 games, recent form LWWLL.

Why it matters for Cliftonville FC

This result is a significant boost for Cliftonville FC, who are looking to improve their position in the league. The team's last result was a 1-2 loss to Dungannon Swifts on 2026-05-09.

What comes next?

Cliftonville FC will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The team's current league standing is: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in Northern Ireland Premiership | | Points | 47 pts | | Record | 13W-8D-12L from 33 games | | Recent form | LWWLL | | Last result | Cliftonville FC 1-2 Dungannon Swifts (2026-05-09) |

The north Belfast derby win is a significant result for Cliftonville FC, and the team will be looking to carry this form into their upcoming matches.