Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts: match statistics
Linfield presents impressive home form with 77% of matches won and just 8% lost at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.15 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.46 goals, resulting in 54% clean sheets. Dungannon Swifts have a significantly weaker away record – 54% losses and only 38% wins, conceding an average of 1.85 goals per away match. The difference in goal difference is distinct: Linfield has +22 at home, whereas the visitors have -11 on the road. Recent form for both teams is similar, but Linfield's advantage on their own turf, higher conversion rate (16% vs 10%), and possession dominance (54% vs 52%) point to the hosts as clear favorites.
Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Linfield played against Dungannon Swifts in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 10, 2026. Final score: 6:0.
Recent form
Linfield has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Dungannon Swifts has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Linfield scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 0.68. Dungannon Swifts scores 1.23 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Linfield's games and 35% of Dungannon Swifts's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 46%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Linfield has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.54 per game. Linfield takes 12.2 shots per game, while Dungannon Swifts takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Linfield leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Linfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Dungannon Swifts, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Linfield presents impressive home form with 77% of matches won and just 8% lost at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.15 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.46 goals, resulting in 54% clean sheets. Dungannon Swifts have a significantly weaker away record – 54% losses and only 38% wins, conceding an average of 1.85 goals per away match. The difference in goal difference is distinct: Linfield has +22 at home, whereas the visitors have -11 on the road. Recent form for both teams is similar, but Linfield's advantage on their own turf, higher conversion rate (16% vs 10%), and possession dominance (54% vs 52%) point to the hosts as clear favorites.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Linfield | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Linfield is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Linfield · 1.2 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Linfield is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Linfield · 1.23 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts
Linfield is 132% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.68 goals / game - Linfield · 1.58 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts
Linfield scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
Dungannon Swifts scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 52% (13 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Linfield
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Linfield is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / game - Linfield · 1.19 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Linfield
Dungannon Swifts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Linfield | Liga | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.80 | • 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 53% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 27% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 77% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Linfield's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Dungannon Swifts. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Linfield 6:0 Dungannon Swifts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
Linfield score 1.52 goals per game on average and Dungannon Swifts 1.23. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Linfield's matches and 35% of Dungannon Swifts's.
What form are Linfield and Dungannon Swifts in?
Over the last 5 games Linfield have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Dungannon Swifts 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
The statistical background for Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.