Larne have secured a historic 1-0 win over Gent in the Uefa Conference League. Tomas Cosgrove's second-half goal helped the Irish Premiership champions claim their first points in the league stage.

What happened?

Larne finished their Uefa Conference League campaign on a high, defying their underdog tag to beat Gent. The win marked another significant milestone for the east Antrim club and the Irish Premiership.

Why it matters for Larne

The victory came against a backdrop of significant change for the Invermen, with long-serving manager Tiernan Lynch leaving midway through the campaign. Nathan Rooney was replaced as head coach by Gary Haveron after being found not to possess the necessary Uefa Pro Licence.

What comes next?

As of 25 Jun 2026, Larne sit top of the Northern Ireland Premiership, with 73 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WDWLW. Their last result was an 8-0 win over Dungannon Swifts on 2026-04-25.

StatValue
League standing1st in Northern Ireland Premiership
Points73
Recent formWDWLW
Last resultLarne 8-0 Dungannon Swifts
Date2026-04-25