Linfield are on the road for Matchday 14 of the Sports Direct Premiership, meeting Carrick Rangers at the Loughview Leisure Arena, Taylor's Avenue (12.30pm k.o.). The teams faced off at Windsor Park in September when Linfield edged home with a very late free kick goal from Kirk Millar. 

Rangers have been on a run of good form since the arrival of new manager Stephen Baxter on a 3 year deal, banking 8 points from their last 4 league outings. The legendary former Crusaders boss has inherited a squad filled with experience, including seasoned campaigners like Luke McCullough, Albert Watson and Paul Heatley. 

Linfield Manager David Healy will look for a reaction from his players following a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Cliftonville last time out, and a tough, physical, game is expected at a difficult ground against a revitalised Rangers side.

COYB!

By Ken Garrett.