Match Summary
Linfield defeated Cliftonville FC 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by C. McKee 45′, L. Turner 80′, J. Cooper 82′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Linfield made 2 substitutions, Cliftonville FC made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Linfield and Cliftonville FC — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Linfield lined up in a — formation under D. Healy, while Cliftonville FC deployed a — under J. Magilton.
Midfield Control
Linfield field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Cliftonville FC'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. Cliftonville FC show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Linfield and Cliftonville FC have met 3 times — Linfield won 1, Cliftonville FC 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 (1 for the home side, 2 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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Linfield
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Drawn
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Cliftonville FC
Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026