Match Summary
Linfield defeated Newry City AFC 6:1. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by D. Finlayson 30′, K. McClean 36′, D. Finlayson 37′, K. Millar 43′, A. Salley 61′, K. Millar 66′, D. McBrien 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Linfield made 4 substitutions, Newry City AFC made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Linfield and Newry City AFC — 7 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Linfield lined up in a — formation under D. Healy, while Newry City AFC deployed a — under G. Boyle.
Midfield Control
Linfield field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Newry City AFC'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. Newry City AFC show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Linfield and Newry City AFC have met 1 times — Linfield won 1, Newry City AFC won 0, 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 (3 for the home side, 2 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