Stephen Baxter’s side successfully retained their title in impressive fashion as goals from Ross Clarke, Adam Lecky, Philip Lowry and Paul Heatley secured a 4-0 triumph with 9,688 spectators watching on in Belfast.
It was the Crues’ fourth Irish Cup triumph under Baxter and their sixth in total. Here are the best fan and celebration pictures from that afternoon.
9. Jude Winchester celebrates
Jude Winchester celebrates with his family after helping Crusaders retain their Irish Cup crown Photo: David Maginnis
10. Goalscorer Lecky
Crusaders goal hero Adam Lecky celebrates winning the Irish Cup Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
11. Jordan Owens and family
Jordan Owens lifting another Irish Cup title Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
12. Jonny Tuffey and family
Crusaders goalkeeper Jonny Tuffey celebrates after beating Ballymena United Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press