Linfield head north to the Causeway Coast for the last game of 2025 where they will meet Coleraine at The Showgrounds (7.45pm k.o. all-ticket). The game will be streamed live on the BBC iPlayer. These teams have already met twice this season, sharing the points in draws at The Showgrounds (2-2) and Windsor Park (1-1).
Coleraine will look for a quick return to winning ways after losing 0-2 at Ballymena United in the Boxing Day derby. As the Sports Direct Premiership title race rolls on, The Bannsiders are right in the mix, well positioned at 2nd in the table. Manager Ruaidhri Higgins has been active for the upcoming January transfer window, signing former Derry City players James Akintunde and Mark Connolly on pre-contract agreements.
Linfield also endured a disappointing Boxing Day, losing 1-0 at home to Glentoran at a packed Windsor Park and now face a battle to reignite their title challenge. Hopefully the travelling Blues faithful can end the year with an away day win to savour.
COYB!
By Ken Garrett.
