Limavady United 0–1 Linfield FC: Linfield Edge Local Friendly

Linfield FC secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Limavady United in an International Club Friendly on July 25, 2026. The match, hosted at Limavady's home ground, saw the reigning Irish Premiership side assert their quality without dominating the scoreline.

Controlled Performance from Linfield

Linfield began the game with a patient, possession‑based approach, moving the ball across the pitch to tire the home side. Limavady United defended resiliently, with the back four making several timely clearances. The breakthrough came in the 41st minute when Linfield's winger cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling shot into the far corner.

Limavady had a golden chance to equalise just before half‑time, but their striker dragged a shot wide from inside the box. The second half saw Linfield manage the game intelligently, keeping the ball and limiting Limavady's counter‑attacking opportunities.

Standout Players

• Linfield's midfield anchor – controlled the tempo and broke up play effectively.
• Limavady's goalkeeper – made several fine saves to keep the scoreline respectable.

The 1–0 final scoreline may not fully reflect Linfield's dominance in possession and territory. For Limavady United, the performance offered positives in defensive resilience, but improving attacking efficiency remains a priority in pre‑season.

Linfield FC continue their preparations with another friendly later in the week, looking to sharpen their finishing before competitive action resumes.