The pair both made it to the 2009/10 Irish Cup final at Windsor Park with the Blues running out 2-1 victors thanks to goals from Peter Thompson and Philip Lowry while Kevin Braniff pulled one back for Portadown.
All three came within 13 minutes at the start of the first-half, but David Jeffrey’s Linfield held on to secure a 40th competition success, adding to another Irish League crown.
Here are some of the best photos from that May afternoon in 2010.
13. Portadown despair
Portadown's Kevin Braniff at the full-time whistle Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye
14. Linfield jubilation
Linfield assistant manager Alfie Wylie celebrates winning the Irish Cup Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye
15. Recognition for Noel Bailie
Linfield's Noel Bailie gets recognition from the IFA on his 1000 games by Raymond Kennedy Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye