Match Summary
Linfield defeated Cliftonville FC 2:0. The match was played in Premiership 2022. Goals were scored by J. Callacher 9′, C. Shields 56′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Cliftonville FC made 3 substitutions, Linfield made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Cliftonville FC and Linfield — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Cliftonville FC lined up in a — formation under D. O'Hara, while Linfield deployed a — under D. Healy.
Midfield Control
Cliftonville FC 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
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Cliftonville FC have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Linfield show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Cliftonville FC
Linfield
Head to Head
Cliftonville FC and Linfield have met 3 times — Cliftonville FC won 1, Linfield won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2026.
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Cliftonville FC
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Drawn
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Linfield
Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026