Crues move up IFA grading ladder

Crusaders have started the process of leaving Seaview

Crusaders have leapfrogged four teams to move into twelfth position in the points ranking system for the IFA's new 12-team Invitational League.

The Crues won their appeal against first-phase points scoring and overtook Armagh City, Larne and Institute by winning 50 additional points.

Donegal Celtic have moved from 17th to 13th in the standings after being awarded 70 new points after an appeal.

Lisburn Distillery and Limavady United also gained some points from appeals.

The IFA Invitatational League is set to begin next season with the final 12 clubs in the grading eligible for the new division.