Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Linfield (4th, 62 pts) held a 56-point advantage over Cliftonville (4th, 6 pts). Linfield had been under-performing their position — 18th on five-round form against 4th in the table.
15 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Linfield 6, draws 4, Cliftonville 5, at 2.2 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 40% of those meetings.
Goal scorers
Linfield: Chris McKee (9') · Cliftonville: Liam McStravick (2'), Liam McStravick (30')
Key stats
Possession: Linfield 51% · Cliftonville 49% · Total shots: 5-6 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 7-3