Linfield’s ten-match unbeaten run in the Sports Direct Premiership came to an end this afternoon as the Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat to Cliftonville at Solitude. It’s a big blow for the Blues’ title hopes as they now trail leaders Larne by eight points with just seven matchdays remaining. An upturn of performances and results...
Linfield remain in the title race conversation following a competitive 1-1 draw against leaders Larne at Inver Park this evening. The Blues came into the match five points behind the Invermen, so a win for either side could have had huge implications for the title race. Linfield couldn’t afford to lose, as going eight points...
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...
For the second time within a few days, Linfield made a fruitful visit to Mid Ulster tonight, and once again Richhill-native Isaac Baird was massively influential as the Blues recorded a 4-1 victory over Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park to extend their unbeaten League run to eight matches. It’s a third successive convincing victory for...
There was Valentines Day delight for Linfield this afternoon as the Blues went to Lurgan and recorded a convincing 3-0 victory over Glenavon. Having been stung being the basement side on their last visit to Mourneview Park just two months ago, the Blues made the trip down the M1 under no illusions and wanting to...
Linfield made a positive response to last Friday’s disappointing cup defeat to Limavady with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Dungannon Swifts at Windsor Park this evening. David Healy made two changes to his team – Sam Taylor and Adam Frizzell in, in place of Matt Yates and Isaac Baird. The pace, energy and directness of...
Linfield were on the wrong end of a cup upset tonight as Ryan McNickle’s first-half lob handed Limavady an historic 1-0 victory over the Blues in the sixth round of the Clearer Water Irish Cup. The match was held at Coleraine’s ground due to Limavady’s Showgrounds being in the process of a pitch renovation which...
A freak own goal in the 90th minute ensured Linfield defeated Ballymena United by two goals to one at Windsor Park this afternoon. It was something of a rematch, given that the two teams had locked horns just 65 hours prior in the semi-final of the Bet McLean Cup when the Blues won 1-0. The...
A first-half header from Isaac Baird was enough for Linfield to overcome Ballymena United at Windsor Park last night and book the Blues’ place in the final of the Bet McLean Cup for the third time in four years. Having won it against Coleraine in 2023 and Portadown in 2024, the Blues are hoping to...
A first-half volley from striker Matthew Fitzpatrick was enough to give Linfield a well-deserved 1-0 victory over Crusaders at Seaview this afternoon. The Blues came into the match off the back of consecutive goalless draws against Carrick Rangers and Larne. David Healy made four changes to the team that started against Larne at Windsor Park...