A second-half goal from in-form striker Matthew Fitzpatrick was enough for Linfield to take the derby bragging rights last night, with the Blues putting themselves right back in the title mix by moving within five points of the top of the table. Such a scenario was unthinkable just a few weeks ago when the Blues...
Glentoran took the ‘Big Two’ bragging rights from the annual Boxing Day derby this afternoon, with Joe Thomson’s first-half strike enough to ensure the Glens would win at Windsor Park on Boxing Day for the first time in history. It’s also the first time the Glens have won a League game at Windsor Park in...
The first ‘Big Two’ derby of the season was an intriguing one last night and a tale of two penalties as the Blues and Glens played out a 1-1 draw at The Oval. On the balance of play, Glentoran will probably be the happier team with the result as Linfield had chances to take all...
Linfield lifted the Gibson Cup for a world record 57th time yesterday following a 2-1 derby win over Glentoran at a sunny Windsor Park. Having narrowly missed out to Larne in the title race in the previous two seasons, this league title success brought great delight to the Linfield faithful. There was a carnival atmosphere...
Linfield exited the Irish Cup in Round Six last night with a 2-1 defeat to Glentoran at The Oval, as the Glens struck an extra time winner after the Blues went down to ten men. Having played to the 102nd minute against Cliftonville last Saturday evening and to the 99th minute against Crusaders on Tuesday...
Linfield and Glentoran drew blanks in a stalemate draw in the much-anticipated annual Boxing Day derby at The Oval this afternoon, in what was the first Boxing Day goalless draw between the teams since 1996. The Blues were without striker Matthew Fitzpatrick, as well as Ben Hall who picked up an injury in the second...
Linfield lost their grip on the Bet McLean Cup this evening as a late goal from James Douglas won Glentoran this Round of 32 clash at Windsor Park. Having won the competition in each of the previous two seasons, the Blues were hoping to make it three-in-a-row. Unfortunately for Linfield, it’s a hat-trick of derby...
For the second time this season, Glentoran took the spoils from tonight’s ‘Big Two’ derby at The Oval as Marcus Kane’s goal on the stroke of half-time made the difference. Despite the snowfall and low temperatures across Northern Ireland in recent days, the match went ahead as a few thousand fans braved the conditions. The...
The first ‘Big Two’ derby of the season ended in disappointment for Linfield who were beaten 3-1 by Glentoran at Windsor Park this evening. The old adage is that the form-book goes out the window on derby day and unfortunately for Linfield that was the case here. The Blues were coming off the back of...
Linfield were unable to take advantage of the opportunity to hit top spot in their first Sports Direct Premiership split fixture this evening as the Blues were held to a goalless draw away to Glentoran at The Oval. The Blues’ point takes them within a point of leaders Larne who were beaten at home to...