Linfield will enjoy home advantage in their third post-split fixture, with Larne the visitors to Windsor Park (1pm k.o.  all-ticket). The sides have shared the spoils in all three meetings this season and another close encounter is expected.

League leaders Larne will look for a quick return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats to Coleraine — first in the Irish Cup (1–2), followed by a 1–4 loss at home in the Premiership. With their lead at the top now down to 3 points, the Inver Reds will arrive at Windsor Park determined to take something from the game.

Linfield, meanwhile, come into the match on the back of a well-deserved 3–1 win away to Dungannon Swifts, through a brace from Kyle McLean and Darragh Leahy’s first goal for The Blues.

Having already secured a place in the European play-off final, David Healy’s side will focus on finishing the season strongly, with at least three home fixtures still to play.

COYB!

By Ken Garrett