Match Summary
Linfield defeated Newry City AFC 2:0. The match was played in Premiership 2022. Goals were scored by R. McDaid 15′, J. Cooper 58′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Newry City AFC made 5 substitutions, Linfield made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Newry City AFC and Linfield — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Newry City AFC lined up in a — formation under D. Mullen, while Linfield deployed a — under D. Healy.
Midfield Control
Newry City AFC 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, Newry City AFC have recorded 4 wins, 0 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
Newry City AFC and Linfield have met 1 times — Newry City AFC won 0, Linfield won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Linfield leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 25 Mar 2026