Larne take a five-game winning run into Saturday's Premiership clash with Crusaders at Seaview. The Inver Reds sit third in the table with 16 points from six matches, six points behind leaders Coleraine.
Their last outing was a 5-2 away win against Carrick Rangers on September 19, where Paul O'Neill scored a hat-trick and Daniel Bent netted two penalties. That result extended a perfect run that includes victories over Cliftonville, Portadown, Bangor and Glentoran. The team's attacking momentum is clear from their goal minutes, with 10 of their 12 league goals this season scored in the second half of matches.
Opponents Crusaders, currently fifth, have had mixed results, losing 4-0 to Carrick Rangers last time out. Their last starting lineup featured players like Luke Barr and Jordan Doherty.
Larne's last XI from the Carrick game included Ronan Ferguson in goal, with Thomas Cosgrove, Daniel Bent and Mark Ridley in defence. The midfield was anchored by Lee Millar and Conor Gallagher, supporting forwards Paul O'Neill and Matthew Lusty.
With 12 goals scored and only three conceded this season, Larne's form is built on a solid defence and a potent attack. The squad depth is detailed on our squad page. The match kicks off at 2pm UTC on October 10.
