Everyone at Linfield would like to send our very best wishes to young 2013 player Eadan Brannigan and coach Alan Henning following serious injuries sustained yesterday. Eadan suffered a significant arm break while playing in his team’s final against Dungannon Youth, showing tremendous courage throughout a difficult experience. Alan also sustained a broken shoulder while...
Young players from Linfield FC have been given the exciting opportunity to compete in the prestigious Arsenal Hale End Cup, hosted by Arsenal F.C.’s renowned academy setup. The Linfield U8s squad will travel to take part in the tournament, which brings together some of the top young teams from across the UK and beyond. The...
It was a memorable day for Linfield FC’s girls’ academy as both the U14 and U11 sides enjoyed NIYFA Cup glory. The U14 Girls retained their NIYFA Cup title in impressive fashion, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Glentoran in the final. A disciplined and determined performance ensured the trophy stayed with the Blues for...
The Linfield U13 side successfully retained the NIYFA Cup with an outstanding 5–0 victory over Glenavon FC. Linfield set the tone early with a dominant first-half display, controlling possession and applying relentless pressure. Their efforts were rewarded with two well-taken goals from Caleb Stewart and Luke Duddy, giving the young Blues a 2–0 lead at...
The May Day Bank Holiday was good to the Linfield Academy teams, both boys and girls. Antrim – The boys 2016 (U9) team played opponents a year group older than themselves and beat Ballymena Utd 3-0 in the final. Cookstown Finals Day – Our U13 boys defeated Glenavon 5-0 in the...
Linfield FC Academy’s U14 side embarked on an unforgettable trip to Scotland on Friday 10th April 2026, taking part in two highly competitive friendly fixtures against Scottish Premiership opposition while also enjoying a weekend full of team bonding and memorable experiences. The squad began their journey with an early start, travelling from Larne on the...
Linfield continued their commitment to developing young talent on Saturday as teenagers Finlay Ross and Oliver Wade both made their senior debuts for the club. Seventeen-year-old Ross and 18-year-old Wade, who have impressed for Linfield Swifts at U20 level, were handed their first-team opportunities against Larne in another proud moment for the club’s academy pathway....
It was a unique international window for two Linfield Swifts players, who found themselves on opposing sides as Northern Ireland U19s faced Lithuania U19s in Raudondvaris. Oisin Gamble featured for Northern Ireland, while teammate Donatas Jermakovas was included in the Lithuania squad, with the match ending in a goalless draw. Congratulations also go to Finlay...
Six players from Linfield FC’s Academy proudly represented Northern Ireland Under-15s during an international trip to France last week. Dara Donnan, Conleith O’Neill, Kaysan Braniff, Corey McCartney, Callum Evans, and Quinn Milligan were all selected as part of the national squad, an achievement that reflects the continued strength of Linfield’s academy system. The Northern Ireland...
Linfield FC are now inviting applications for their 2026/27 full-time football scholarship scheme, offering young players a unique opportunity to combine education with elite-level football development. The scholarship provides a professional environment where students can train every day, gain valuable qualifications, and even work directly with Linfield manager David Healy and the club’s first team....