Linfield vs Larne: result 1-2 and analysis
PremiershipChampionship Round - 3Kick-off on May 15, 2021 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Windsor Park, Belfast
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What was the result of Linfield vs Larne?
Larne won 1-2 on May 15, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 58′Ronan HaleLarne
- 86′N. QuinnLinfield
- 90′J. RobinsonLarne
Official lineup for Linfield vs Larne
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Linfield
- 14S. Lavery
- 10J. Stewart
- 12K. Millar
- 20S. Fallon
- 22J. Mulgrew
- 99J. Cooper
- 2M. Stafford
- 5M. Haughey
- 6J. Callacher
- 31N. Quinn
- 1C. Johns
Larne
- 9Ronan Hale
- 6John Herron
- 7F. Sule
- 8M. Randall
- 20D. Mottley-Henry
- 24J. Hughes
- 4A. Watson
- 5J. Robinson
- 23T. Cosgrove
- 26D. Jarvis
- 21C. Mitchell
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Linfield have 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; Larne have 9, 3 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Loughgall(away) | 3-1 | Irish Cup |
| May 8, 2021 | Dungannon Swifts(home) | 5-2 | Irish Cup |
| May 4, 2021 | Crusaders FC(home) | 3-1 | Premiership |
| May 1, 2021 | Glentoran(away) | 0-0 | Premiership |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Annagh United(home) | 2-0 | Irish Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Carrick Rangers(home) | 2-1 | Irish Cup |
| May 8, 2021 | Dollingstown(home) | 8-1 | Irish Cup |
| May 4, 2021 | Cliftonville FC(away) | 2-1 | Premiership |
| May 1, 2021 | Crusaders FC(away) | 3-1 | Premiership |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Glentoran(away) | 2-3 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Linfield wins, 1 draw, 2 Larne wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2021 | Larne 1-1 Linfield | Premiership |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Linfield 2-1 Larne | Premiership |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Larne 3-1 Linfield | Premiership |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Larne 3-1 Linfield | Premiership |
| Nov 30, 2019 | Linfield 1-0 Larne | Premiership |
How many goals should we expect?
Linfield score 2.3 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Larne score 2.4 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linfield | 2.3 | 0.9 | 6 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Larne | 2.4 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Linfield sit 2nd in Premiership (25 points from 10 matches) and Larne sit 3rd (19 points from 7 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Linfield | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 25 |
| 3 | Larne | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 19 |
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