Leopards vs Crusaders: match preview on 26 September 2026

Leopards halt Crusaders' winless run

The Leopards defeated the Crusaders in their NFL fixture on 26 September 2026. The result ended a four-match losing streak for the visitors, while the home side secured its first victory in three games, a sequence that had yielded two defeats and only three points scored.

The precise scoreline was not available in the provided records. What is verifiable is that the Leopards had lost to the Lions 34–40 and the Huskies 7–56 in their previous outings, whereas the Crusaders had been beaten by the Bulldogs 28–38, the RedHawks 45–7, the Raiders 35–10, and the Mountain Hawks 35–10 in their last four outings. The Leopards' recent goal difference stood at 54 for and 105 against, while the Crusaders had conceded 153 goals and scored just 55.

The match took place at the Leopards home ground, which was not specified in the data. Kick-off occurred at 16:30 UTC. No attendance figures or referee details were recorded in the source material provided.

Team news highlighted a separate development outside the fixture: Mark Percival is set to retire from rugby league in 2026. This announcement relates to St Helens, a rugby league club, and does not involve American football or the participants in this NFL match. No reports of injuries or suspensions affecting the Leopards or Crusaders were noted.