Match report

Linfield Defeats The New Saints 2-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Linfield
Linfield
2–0
AET
The New Saints
The New Saints
Jul 13, 2022

Linfield stunned The New Saints with a well-fought 2-0 triumph in their UEFA Champions League match, thanks to goals from J. Mulgrew and E. Devine. Despite both teams receiving multiple yellow cards for unsportsmanlike conduct, Linfield maintained composure and secured the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Linfield 2–0 The New Saints
  • • Goals by J. Mulgrew (90+4) and E. Devine (95)
  • • Linfield received six yellow cards throughout the match.
  • • The New Saints' Connor Roberts was shown a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Lineups

Linfield

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Johns (G)
  • 18 D. Finlayson (D)
  • 15 B. Hall (D)
  • 2 S. Roscoe-Byrne (D)
  • 16 M. Clarke (D)
  • 8 K. McClean (F)
  • 5 C. Shields (M)
  • 20 S. Fallon (M)
  • 7 K. Millar (F)
  • 14 R. McDaid (F)
  • 9 J. Cooper (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Stewart
  • 17 C. McKee
  • 19 E. Devine
  • 22 J. Mulgrew
  • 35 C. Palmer
  • 25 C. Pepper
  • 4 M. Newberry
  • 31 N. Quinn
  • 51 D. Walsh
  • 34 A. Clarke
  • 53 J. Archer

The New Saints

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Roberts (G)
  • 22 D. Davies (M)
  • 5 R. Astles (D)
  • 4 K. Davies (D)
  • 3 C. Marriott (D)
  • 8 R. Brobbel (M)
  • 6 J. Routledge (M)
  • 10 D. Redmond (D)
  • 21 L. Smith (M)
  • 9 D. McManus (F)
  • 17 J. Williams (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 B. Clark
  • 11 A. Cieślewicz
  • 2 J. Pask
  • 7 J. Daniels
  • 12 B. Hudson
  • 35 J. Lock
  • 38 R. Warder
  • 47 B. Cornish
  • 27 J. Canavan
  • 34 B. Kirkman
  • 1 D. Atherton

Timeline

  1. The New Saints
    33' The New Saints Card · Yellow Card
    Connor Roberts
  2. Linfield
    48' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    S. Fallon
  3. Linfield
    55' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Cooper
  4. Linfield
    67' Linfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. McClean · On: J. Stewart
  5. Linfield
    67' Linfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Finlayson · On: C. McKee
  6. The New Saints
    68' The New Saints subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Redmond · On: B. Clark
  7. Linfield
    72' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    S. Roscoe-Byrne
  8. Linfield
    78' Linfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. McDaid · On: E. Devine
  9. Linfield
    78' Linfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ben Hall · On: J. Mulgrew
  10. The New Saints
    78' The New Saints subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Williams · On: A. Cieślewicz
  11. The New Saints
    81' The New Saints Card · Yellow Card
    D. Davies
  12. The New Saints
    83' The New Saints subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Davies · On: J. Pask
  13. Linfield
    84' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stewart
  14. Linfield
    90'+4 Linfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mulgrew
  15. Linfield
    95' Linfield Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Devine
  16. Linfield
    98' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Clarke
  17. Linfield
    100' Linfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Fallon · On: Cammy Palmer
  18. Linfield
    100' Linfield subst · Substitution 6
    Off: K. Millar · On: C. Pepper
  19. The New Saints
    103' The New Saints Card · Yellow Card
    L. Smith
  20. The New Saints
    105' The New Saints subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Smith · On: J. Daniels
  21. The New Saints
    111' The New Saints subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Davies · On: B. Hudson
  22. Linfield
    118' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    Chris Shields

Match Stats

Stat Linfield The New Saints
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 18
Corners 13 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 6 3
Blocked Shots 2 9
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Mulgrew's goal in injury time (90+4) gave Linfield a crucial lead and shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ E. Devine sealed the win with a goal at 95 minutes, consolidating Linfield's victory amidst multiple yellow cards.