Match Summary
Linfield defeated Carrick Rangers 2:0. The match was played in Premiership 2022. Goals were scored by E. Vertainen 55′, K. McClean 76′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Linfield made 5 substitutions, Carrick Rangers made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Linfield and Carrick Rangers — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Linfield lined up in a — formation under D. Healy, while Carrick Rangers deployed a — under S. King.
Midfield Control
Linfield field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Carrick Rangers'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, Linfield have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Carrick Rangers show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Linfield and Carrick Rangers have met 3 times — Linfield won 1, Carrick Rangers won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026