Cliftonville won 2-1 against Linfield at Windsor Park in South Belfast on Saturday evening. The match marked the end of the NIFL Premiership regular season.

Liam McStravick scored twice for Cliftonville in the first half. Rory Hale assisted the first goal three minutes into the game. McStravick drove into the box and shot past David Walsh.

Linfield equalized from a penalty five minutes later. Chris McKee converted after Matt Yates was fouled by Josh Kelly. Referee Shane McGongale awarded the spot kick.

McStravick restored Cliftonville's lead with a shot from outside the box after a pass from Keevan Hawthorne. Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton noted the goals boosted McStravick's confidence.

Linfield's Ben Hall had a close-range shot blocked by Joe Toole. Cliftonville's Adam Carroll headed against the bar in the second half. David Walsh saved a Rory Hale shot.

Both teams made multiple substitutions. Cliftonville secured consecutive league wins for the first time in over a month.

Linfield advances directly to the European Play-Off Final at Windsor Park on May 12 due to their Bet McLean Cup win. Cliftonville awaits Irish Cup final results to determine their next opponent.