LinfieldLinfield ✓ Winner
1–0Match Finished
HT 1–0
Ballymena UnitedBallymena United

Match Summary

In a gripping League Cup match on January 28, 2026, Linfield faced Ballymena United at home. The match showcased an intense battle, with both teams striving for dominance. Ultimately, Linfield secured victory, reflecting their strong performance throughout the game. The final score confirmed Linfield's prowess in this knockout competition.

Match Events

  • 12'I. Baird (D. McCullough) Linfield
  • 46'Z. Nolan (S. Murray) Ballymena United
  • 46'J. Hood (D. O'Conchubhair) Ballymena United
  • 69'M. Yates (K. Millar) Linfield
  • 69'C. Allen (A. Frizzell) Linfield
  • 69'P. McEleney (D. Lafferty) Ballymena United
  • 69'J. Thompson (D. McGeouch) Ballymena United
  • 77'I. Baird (J. Mulgrew) Linfield

Lineups

Linfield

  1. 1 C. Johns
  2. 8 K. McClean
  3. 10 C. Allen
  4. 20 M. Yates
  5. 21 J. Archer
  6. 26 I. Baird
  7. 27 E. McGee
  8. 29 M. Fitzpatrick
  9. 33 D. Leahy
  10. 34 D. McCullough
  11. 15 B. Hall

Substitutes

  • 51 D. Walsh
  • 7 K. Millar
  • 22 J. Mulgrew
  • 23 A. Frizzell
  • 24 S. Brown
  • 16 C. Ballantyne
  • 32 S. Taylor

David Jonathan Healy Coach: David Jonathan Healy

Ballymena United

  1. 30 B. Wade
  2. 5 D. Toure
  3. 10 P. McEleney
  4. 16 M. Clarke
  5. 18 D. Ebbe
  6. 20 J. Thompson
  7. 22 S. Edogun
  8. 25 D. Mccallion
  9. 31 K. Corbally
  10. 35 Z. Nolan
  11. 41 J. Hood

Substitutes

J. Ervin Coach: J. Ervin

Match Info

Competition
League Cup
Round
Semi-finals
Venue
Windsor Park, Belfast
Referee
S. Andrews