This season's condensed Irish Cup will culminate in an intriguing battle between the most successful club in the history of the competition and one chasing its first-ever success. Linfield aim to lift the premier knockout prize in Irish League football for a 44th time at Mourneview Park. The east Antrim club are making their sixth appearance in an Irish Cup decider, and their first since 2005. Linfield enjoy a five-point lead at the top of the Premiership table with two fixtures remaining so they are targeting a league and cup double. An Irish Cup with a difference - and a final with fansThis season's Irish Cup has taken on a very different look, with fewer rounds and the entire competition being played off behind closed doors in a period of less than four weeks.

Source: BBC May 20, 2021 18:33 UTC