Linfield is set to play Cliftonville in the Irish Cup final. The match has sparked intense interest, with all 15,000 tickets selling out within hours.

What's at Stake?

The Irish Cup final between Linfield and Cliftonville is more than just a football match. It reflects the societal divisions in Belfast, with Linfield representing the unionist community and Cliftonville representing the nationalist community.

The Rivalry

Linfield and Cliftonville have a long and complex history. The two teams have been rivals for decades, with their matches often being tense and dramatic.

Recent Form

Linfield's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 matches. However, they have won their last 2 games, including a 3-1 victory over Dungannon Swifts on 2026-05-12.

StatValue
League Standing4th in Premiership, 62 pts, 18W-8D-7L from 33 games
Goals This Season56 scored, 24 conceded (+32 goal difference)
Title Race11 points behind leaders Larne
Last ResultLinfield 3-1 Dungannon Swifts (2026-05-12)
Recent Form2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first)