Crusaders in race to stay up in final five games

Crusaders post-split fixtures: Carrick Rangers (A), Saturday, 28 March, Bangor (H), Tuesday 7 April, Portadown (H), Saturday 11 April, Glenavon (A), Saturday 18 April, Ballymena United (H), Saturday 25 April Much like Glenavon, it is all about staying up for Crusaders in their final five games, but it currently looks a tall order given their poor form. The Crues have dropped into the bottom six for the post-split fixtures for the first time since the split was introduced in the 2008-09 season, but their more immediate worry is addressing an alarming slide towards relegation. Declan Caddell's young side are without a win since January 2 and recently lost to fellow bottom six sides Glenavon and Ballymena United.

With three home games they will really have to try and make Seaview a fortress once again as they look to avoid the drop with that Glenavon game at Mourneview Park looking pivotal in the run-in.