Linfield FC vs Cliftonville kicks off 25 April 2026 at 16:30. Northern Ireland Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Linfield FC vs Cliftonville Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/25
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 25 April at 16:30. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Cliftonville
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- 01 Mar 2026 Cliftonville 2 - 0 Linfield FC L
- 02 Nov 2025 Cliftonville 0 - 0 Linfield FC D
- 24 Aug 2025 Linfield FC 1 - 0 Cliftonville W
- 25 Jan 2025 Linfield FC 2 - 1 Cliftonville W
- 26 Oct 2024 Linfield FC 1 - 2 Cliftonville L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Larne FC
|
45 | 28 | 12 | 5 | +43 | 96 | W W W L W |
| 2 |
Coleraine
|
46 | 27 | 7 | 12 | +36 | 88 | W D W W W |
| 3 |
Glentoran FC
|
46 | 25 | 11 | 10 | +39 | 86 | W D D W W |
| 4 |
Linfield FC
|
43 | 24 | 9 | 10 | +40 | 81 | W L D W L |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | +8 | 69 | L D L L L |
| 6 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
44 | 18 | 3 | 23 | -28 | 57 | L L L L L |
| 7 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
43 | 14 | 11 | 18 | -4 | 53 | L W W D L |
| 8 |
Portadown
|
43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | -24 | 49 | L D D D L |
| 9 |
Ballymena United FC
|
43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | -16 | 45 | D W D D W |
| 10 |
Bangor FC
|
35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | -19 | 38 | D L W D D |
| 11 |
Crusaders
|
44 | 10 | 8 | 26 | -39 | 38 | L D L D W |
| 12 |
Glenavon Lurgan
|
44 | 10 | 6 | 28 | -30 | 36 | W L D D D |
| 13 |
Loughgall FC
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 | L W L D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 16:30.
Match preview
Linfield FC host Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 16:30. The match is scheduled at Windsor Park, Belfast. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Linfield FC sit 4th in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 81 points from 43 matches (24W · 9D · 10L). Cliftonville are 5th with 69 points from 47 matches (20W · 9D · 18L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 88 times on record. Linfield FC have won 40, Cliftonville have won 25 and 23 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Linfield FC vs Cliftonville kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Linfield FC vs Cliftonville — frequently asked
When is Linfield FC vs Cliftonville played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where is Linfield FC vs Cliftonville played?
At Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland (capacity 24734).
Has Linfield FC vs Cliftonville started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 16:30 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Linfield FC vs Cliftonville live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Linfield FC vs Cliftonville part of?
The Northern Ireland Premier League in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Linfield FC and Cliftonville for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.