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Linfield's lead was short-lived as Larne staged a comeback to win.
What happened?
The match saw few chances in the first half, with Larne's Ryan Nolan heading against the crossbar. Linfield broke the deadlock with their first chance when teenager Thompson fired home the rebound.
Why it matters for Linfield
The loss leaves Linfield 11 points behind leaders Larne in the title race, with a recent form of 2W-0D-3L. As of 28 Jun 2026, Linfield stands 4th in the Premiership with 62 points from 33 games.
What comes next?
Linfield will look to bounce back from this defeat, having recently beaten Dungannon Swifts 3-1 on 2026-05-12. Their current season stats show 56 goals scored and 24 conceded, with a goal difference of +32.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 4th in Premiership |
| Points | 62 |
| Recent Form | 2W-0D-3L |
| Goals This Season | 56 scored, 24 conceded |
| Title Race | 11 points behind leaders Larne |
| Last Result | Linfield 3-1 Dungannon Swifts (2026-05-12) |
