Crusaders vs. Portadown - Preview

Both teams are in top six position, with Portadown second in table ( but 15 points under the leader) and Crusaders with six points less.

But teh hosts arrive from three cosnecutive wins, while Portadown has 1-1-3 in last five rounds.

Plus, the guests are suffering for a massive injury crisis.

Redman ( def.29 1 goal) is added to already out O\'Hara ( 21+1), Mouncey (midf. 15+1 3goals), Paget ( def.3), Boyley ( dif.7+12 3goals), Braniff (striker 30 17goals second scorer), Tomelty (midf.31 4 goals) and Shane McKinney (def.1 as sub), plus Shane McCabe (midf.20 +2 3goals9 also unavailable

McKlosky (midf. 6+10 2goals) is suspended.

Some of this players are not important or reserves, but with so many missings, the trainer ill be ofrced to put some youngsters, specially in defence, where already played one youngster in latest matches.

Dallas (midf. 30+2 8goals second scorer) is suspended in crusaders that could tke advantaged from the delepted guests and win this match