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David Healy beaming after Linfield come from behind to beat champions in their own backyard

The reigning champions have lost back to back games, but have three games in hand…

By Ian Cahoon · Belfast Live

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:18 PM

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Linfield came from behind to earn a 2-1 victory over reigning champions Larne at Inver Park.
Leroy Millar opened the scoring for Larne in the 21st minute after being set up by Paul O'Neill.
Rhys Brennan equalized for David Healy's side six minutes into the second half from Kyle McClean's cross.

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David Healy's Linfield side secured a 2-1 comeback victory away against reigning league champions Larne at Inver Park. The hosts opened the scoring after 21 minutes through Leroy Millar, but Linfield rallied in the second half, with Rhys Brennan heading in an equalizer before Ethan McGee slotted home the winner late in the match.

The result condemned Larne to back-to-back home league defeats after surrendering second-half leads in both contests. Linfield capitalized on set pieces, as Kyle McClean provided the assist for Brennan's header and an Adam Frizzell corner found McGee at the back post to seal all three points with nine minutes remaining.

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David Healy beaming after Linfield come from behind to beat champions in their own backyard

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