Another season of the NIFL Premiership is drawing to a close, and the top two teams are locked in a title race that could go right down to the wire.
Current holders Larne are sitting in first place and battling with 56-time champions Linfield, who are hot on their heels, just three points behind.
This is the penultimate game week and the top two face off against each other tonight in what could be the title decider.
A win for Larne would put them six points clear and see them retain their title, while a victory for Linfield would draw them level on points and send it right down to the wire.
This tactical analysis will delve into the tactics of Larne FC and Linfield throughout the season to analyse what makes them the top two teams in Northern Ireland.
We will examine each teams key tactical elements and pinpoint its strengths and weaknesses ahead of the NIFL Premiership title run-in.
Larne FC
We will begin this analysis by looking at Larne’s tactical setup under Tiernan Lynch tactics.
The 44-year-old has been in charge at Inver Park since July 2017 and significantly impacted from the get-go as he guided Larne to promotion, winning the NIFL Championship in 2018/19.
Tiernan Lynch Formations
This graphic shows that Larne mostly plays a 3-5-2, which becomes a 5-3-2 in the defensive phase.
The three central defenders provide a solid foundation, offering numerical superiority against opposition attackers.
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