Match Summary
Ballymena United defeated Portadown 2:0. The match was played in Premiership 2024. Goals were scored by J. Hood 26′, J. Moore 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Ballymena United made 3 substitutions, Portadown made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Ballymena United and Portadown — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Ballymena United lined up in a — formation under J. Ervin, while Portadown deployed a — under N. Currie.
Midfield Control
Ballymena United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Portadown's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Ballymena United have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Portadown show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Ballymena United and Portadown have met 3 times — Ballymena United won 1, Portadown won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.67 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 25 Mar 2026