Linfield F.C. is one of the most powerful clubs in Irish Football. The club began its journey in 1886 and has built a track record that can be rivaled by very few clubs. This semi-professional club was one of the competitors in the inaugural season of the NIFL Premiership held in 1890. It became the winner of the title for that season and by 2019, it had achieved the title a total of 53 times. It has shown great performances in almost every competition it ever participated in, especially the Irish cup. The club has never been relegated and is a consistent force in the NIFL Premiership.