McClean’s late goal lifts Linfield over Dungannon in Premiership
DUNGANNON, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Kyle McClean scored in the 82nd minute, and Linfield held on to beat Dungannon 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Stangmore Park in a Northern Ireland Premiership match. The game was organized by the Premiership in Northern Ireland. Linfield improved to 5-1 in the competition and 5-1 overall. Dungannon moved to 4-2 in the competition and 4-2 overall. Linfield entered with four wins in its previous five matches. Dungannon also entered with four wins in its previous five matches. Yellow cards went to Linfield’s Isaac Baird in the 31st minute, Dungannon’s Jamie Glackin in the 32nd, Dungannon’s John Scott in the 46th, Linfield’s Ben Hall in the 69th and Dungannon’s Sean McAllister in the 73rd. Linfield next visits Portadown on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Dungannon next visits Crusaders on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Linfield will then host Crusaders on Saturday, Sept. 19.