Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield: match statistics
Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dungannon Swifts played Linfield in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 12 September 2026. Venue: Stangmore Park. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Dungannon Swifts: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Linfield: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.60 and concedes 0.60 goals per match. Linfield scores 1.20 and concedes 0.80. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dungannon Swifts 20%, Linfield 20%. Over 2.5: Dungannon Swifts 20%, Linfield 40%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Linfield has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.75. Dungannon Swifts: 14.4 shots per match, Linfield: 15.8.
Match halves
Dungannon Swifts: half-time lead 60%, second-half goals 1.00. Linfield: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Dungannon Swifts: 61-75 (4 goals). Linfield: 46-60 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-5. Average goals 4.40, BTTS 60%.
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
Both teams have won 4 of their last 5 matches and are averaging 2.4 points per game in their recent run, setting the stage for a closely contested clash between two top sides. Linfield, however, have looked significantly stronger away from home: they have won 100% of such matches, are averaging 2.0 goals and have yet to concede. The visitors are also creating higher-quality chances, recording an xG of 1.84 while allowing just 0.68 xG at their own end, whereas Dungannon have 1.58 xG at home but allow opponents as much as 2.03 xG. Linfield average 7 shots on target per match compared with the hosts’ 3.5, and are also more efficient at converting attempts into goals, 15% to 12%. Dungannon have scored in every home appearance, but concede an average of 1.5 goals there, which, combined with Linfield’s defensive consistency, gives the visitors the edge.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal for BTTS - No comes from Linfield’s defensive record: the team has not conceded a goal in away matches so far, keeping a clean sheet in 100% of such games. Dungannon averages only 1.0 goals at home and failed to score in 25% of league matches, while Linfield restricts opponents to just 0.68 xG. The historical BTTS rate is only 25% for the hosts and 0% for the visitors, well below the league average of 41%. The teams’ last five appearances also produced BTTS in just 20% of cases, despite Dungannon conceding an average of 0.6 goals and Linfield 0.8 during this period. Linfield has the attacking potential to score, averaging 2.0 goals away from home and 7.0 shots on target per match, but the most likely scenario is that at least one side will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal comes from the Under 3.5 goals line: neither team has recorded a match with at least 4 goals so far, and 100% of their matches have finished below this threshold. Linfield have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their matches to date and allow opponents just 0.68 xG, which clearly limits the hosts’ attacking outlook, with an average of 1.0 goal scored. In their last five appearances, Dungannon conceded only 0.6 goals per match and Linfield 0.8, while matches featuring at least 3 goals accounted for 20% and 40% of those samples, respectively. Linfield should create more chances, averaging 7.0 shots on target compared with the hosts’ 4.75, but the projected score of 1.30 to 0.85 goals still points to a controlled, maximum three-goal scenario.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Linfield have won every match so far, averaging 2.0 goals scored and yet to concede, while Dungannon average 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded. The visitors have led at the break in 100% of their matches, compared with just 25% for the hosts, although Dungannon’s last five games provide a more positive first-half signal: they led in 60% of them and conceded only 0.2 goals on average. Linfield’s defensive solidity remains crucial, however, as their opponents have failed to score against them either before or after half-time, with an average xG against of 0.68 compared with 1.00 for the hosts. Dungannon have won 80% of their last five matches and scored 1.6 goals on average, making a draw after a cautious first half a realistic possibility, but Linfield’s superior finishing efficiency, 15% versus 6%, favours them to win after the break. The HT/FT scenario of a draw at half-time and an away win at full-time has the strongest support from Linfield’s defensive solidity and their perfect record of converting results.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Dungannon Swifts | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.23 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Dungannon Swifts is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.6 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.2 goals / match - Linfield
Dungannon Swifts is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.6 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 0.8 goals / match - Linfield
Dungannon Swifts scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 matches).
Linfield scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 80% (4 of 5 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
Over / Under - Linfield
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Dungannon Swifts is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.6 pts / match - Linfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 60% of matches and wins 80%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 80%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dungannon Swifts
Linfield
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dungannon Swifts | Liga | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.20 | 2.67 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 45% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 80% | 29% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 70% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 91% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): Dungannon Swifts 0 - 0 - 5 Linfield. Average goals 4.40, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 0:1 Linfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dungannon Swifts and Linfield?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 0, Linfield won 5 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.60 goals per game on average and Linfield 1.20. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 20% of Linfield's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Linfield in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Linfield 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.