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Linfield secures 2-1 victory over Glentoran in derby clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Linfield secures 2-1 victory over Glentoran in derby clash

Summary

Linfield defeated Glentoran 2-1 in the 'Big Two' derby at Windsor Park on August 15. Darragh Leahy opened the scoring with a header from a corner kick in the 18th minute. Kirk Millar doubled the lead in the 78th minute, while Jordan Stewart scored for Glentoran late in the match but was sent off immediately after. The win marked a critical bounce-back for Linfield following a previous defeat to Ballymena United.

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By the Numbers

•Linfield's 2-1 win took place at Windsor Park on August 15.
•Darragh Leahy scored the first goal in the 18th minute.
•Kirk Millar extended the lead with a goal in the 78th minute.
•Jordan Stewart scored for Glentoran but was sent off shortly after.
•This win comes after Linfield's 3-0 loss to Ballymena United.

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What they're saying

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Linfield bounce back from their opening weekend disappointment and were the 2-1 victors over Glentoran at Windsor Park to secure the bragging rights in the 'Big Two' derby.
— Yahoo Sports

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