Match Report
Linfield W, 2nd on 4 points, faced a 35-point deficit to Cliftonville W (1st, 39). Recent form told a different story for Cliftonville W: only 6th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. Against a league average of 2.46 goals per team per game, Linfield W ran at 2 scored and 1.5 conceded, Cliftonville W at 4.64 and 0.71.
Linfield W carried a 6-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Cliftonville W, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
Across 10 recorded meetings, Linfield W have 1 win to Cliftonville W's 8, with 1 draw, at 4.5 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 80% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 80%.
The venue was Midgley Park, with room for 1,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Linfield W: E. Reilly (2') · Cliftonville W: Teegan Lynch (39'), T. L. Finnegan (60'), Teegan Lynch (75')
Key stats
Possession: Linfield W 43% · Cliftonville W 57% · Total shots: 2-24 · On target: 2-9 · Corners: 0-9