Overview
- Larne clinched the Gibson Cup — the Irish Premiership trophy — with an 8-0 win over Dungannon Swifts at Inver Park to confirm their third league crown in four years.
- The campaign swung from an 18-game unbeaten run to a February dip that cut an 11-point lead, setting up a title race decided on the final day.
- Gary Haveron took charge as interim in August, earned a three-year deal in October, and won Manager of the Year for guiding his hometown club through the storm.
- Early turbulence saw Nathan Rooney leave after one league match and owner Kenny Bruce sell his 50% stake to US investor Redball as Eric Perez and Nick Giannotti joined the board.
- Striker Andy Ryan returned from a knee injury to finish top scorer with 16 goals and said his future is undecided with his contract due to expire this summer.