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  • 05 September 2026, Cliftonville vs Portadown FC, 3-1, Win
  • 29 August 2026, Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts, 0-2, Lose
  • 21 August 2026, Linfield FC vs Cliftonville, 1-0, Lose
  • 15 August 2026, Bangor FC vs Cliftonville, 0-3, Win
  • 07 August 2026, Cliftonville vs Crusaders FC, 2-1, Win
Cliftonville
Home
  • 29 August 2026, Limavady United vs Linfield FC, 0-2, Win
  • 21 August 2026, Linfield FC vs Cliftonville, 1-0, Win
  • 15 August 2026, Linfield FC vs Glentoran FC, 2-1, Win
  • 08 August 2026, Linfield FC vs Ballymena United, 0-3, Lose
  • 12 May 2026, Linfield FC vs Dungannon Swifts, 3-1, Win
Linfield FC
Away
NIFL Premiership
NIFL Premiership, Northern Ireland

Cliftonville defeated Linfield 2-0 in the NIFL Premiership. The result secures a clean sheet for Cliftonville and a two-goal margin for the home side. Both teams finished with zero bookings, indicating a disciplined match flow.

Cliftonville's two goals demonstrate a clear attacking edge in the fixture. However, the data provided does not include assists, shots on target, or shot quality, so finishing efficiency cannot be quantified. Despite that, converting two chances without conceding suggests the forward line capitalized on moments and exploited gaps in Linfield's defense.

Cliftonville's defense earned the clean sheet by limiting Linfield to zero goals. With no cautions issued to either side, the match appears to have been contained in terms of discipline, allowing steady defensive organization. Without additional metrics such as saves or shots faced, we cannot assess the keeper's workload beyond the clean sheet.

There is no available data on corner kicks or set-piece outcomes for this match. As a result, assessing set-piece advantage or dead-ball efficiency is not possible from the provided dataset. Tactically, Cliftonville may have relied on a compact structure to protect their lead, while Linfield will aim to translate pressure into scoring chances in future fixtures; however, the dataset does not confirm this.

From a betting perspective, Cliftonville's two-goal win and clean sheet contribute to a positive signal about their defensive stability in this fixture type. Yet, the absence of possession data, xG, or shot quality means forecasts should be cautious without corroborating metrics. To strengthen future tip coverage, the inclusion of shots on target, shots off target, assists, substitutions, fouls, corners, and goalkeeper saves would enable a more robust, data-driven verdict.

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Form Guide

Win3-1Cliftonville vs Portadown FC
Lose0-2Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts
Lose1-0Linfield FC vs Cliftonville
Win0-3Bangor FC vs Cliftonville
Win2-1Cliftonville vs Crusaders FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
8:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.6
  • Cliftonville has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:5, scoring 1.6 goals average
Win0-2Limavady United vs Linfield FC
Win1-0Linfield FC vs Cliftonville
Win2-1Linfield FC vs Glentoran FC
Lose0-3Linfield FC vs Ballymena United
Win3-1Linfield FC vs Dungannon Swifts
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
8:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.6
  • Linfield FC has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:5, scoring 1.6 goals average

Cliftonville H2H Linfield FC

Away gameCliftonville01Linfield FCHome gameNIFL Premiership
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Home gameCliftonville20Linfield FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
Home gameCliftonville00Linfield FCAway gameNIFL Premiership
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PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
4:3
GOALS / MATCH
0.80
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Cliftonville overtook Linfield FC twice
  • Cliftonville won twice, lost twice and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 4:3; average goals per match – 0.80
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