Match Summary
Linfield defeated Larne 1:0. The match was played in Premiership 2021. Goals were scored by C. Shields 30′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Larne made 5 substitutions, Linfield made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Larne and Linfield — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Lineups
Larne lined up in a — formation under T. Lynch, while Linfield deployed a — under D. Healy.
Midfield Control
Larne field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Linfield's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Larne have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Linfield show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Larne and Linfield have met 3 times — Larne won 0, Linfield won 0, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 0.67 per match (1 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Larne are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026