Linfield Rangers have been crowned NIFL Academy League U16 champions following a five-goal victory over Carrick Rangers at Midgley Park.

The Blues clinched the title some weeks ago but were presented with the trophy at the conclusion of their final game of the campaign.

Goals from Cole Brannigan, Kenzie Beattie, Zach Anderson and Callum Cowan saw Linfield sweep to another win that typified their entire campaign during which they were undefeated, winning 27 out of their 30 games and with a 14-point advantage at the top of the table.

Conceding only 16 goals, the Darren Devlin's side also found the net an astounding 128 times.

Zach Anderson was leading Linfield scorer with 22 goals to his name, while Callum Burnside (14), Cole Brannigan (13), Braiden Graham (11) and Dylan Stitt (11) also reached double figures for the campaign.