Match Report
Carrick Rangers beat Linfield 2-0 at home in the Premiership. Before the match, Carrick Rangers were 1st in the Premiership table with Linfield in 4th. Linfield have the edge in previous meetings (2018–2026), with 8 wins from 12 games. Carrick Rangers had scored 15 goals this season (3.0 per game), Linfield had 56 (1.7 per game). Carrick Rangers's goals came from Matthew Olosunde (45'), Luke McCullough (71'). Match stats: possession 38%-62%, shots 11-19, on target 6-3, corners 5-6. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
The matchup in the Premiership brings together Carrick Rangers and Linfield at Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena.
Carrick Rangers occupy 1st place with 10 points. Linfield, for their part, hold 4th with 62.
Across 12 meetings since 2018, honours split 2 to Carrick Rangers and 8 to Linfield, with 2 draws.
It ended 2-0 in Carrick Rangers's favour.
Goal scorers
Carrick Rangers: Matthew Olosunde (45'), Luke McCullough (71')
Key stats
Possession: Carrick Rangers 38% · Linfield 62% · Total shots: 11-19 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 5-6