Linfield prepares for 2026-27 season after learning from 2025-26 struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Linfield finished fourth in the 2025-26 season and seeks improvement as they approach the 2026-27 campaign. Manager David Healy aims to address the team's consistency issues after a season that included a trophy win but disappointing league performance. With 10 player departures, including five to Ballymena United, Linfield has made new signings such as Kobei Moore from the Inver Reds to bolster their attacking options. Their first five fixtures include matches against Ballymena United, Glentoran, and Cliftonville.
- •Linfield finished fourth in the 2025-26 season.
- •David Healy is focused on improving team consistency.
- •10 players left the team, with five joining Ballymena United.
- •Kobei Moore is a new attacking signing from the Inver Reds.
- •Linfield's first fixtures include Ballymena United and Glentoran.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Linfield 2026-27 preview: Blues must learn from mediocre season
"BBC Sport NI looks at Linfield's prospects for the 2026-27 season.
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