Ballymena United FC vs Portadown kicks off 18 April 2026 at 14:00. Northern Ireland Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Ballymena United FC vs Portadown Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/18
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 18 April at 14:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Portadown
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- 07 Mar 2026 Ballymena United FC 1 - 1 Portadown D
- 13 Dec 2025 Portadown 1 - 0 Ballymena United FC L
- 19 Aug 2025 Portadown 0 - 2 Ballymena United FC W
- 26 Apr 2025 Portadown 2 - 1 Ballymena United FC L
- 22 Feb 2025 Ballymena United FC 2 - 0 Portadown W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Larne FC
|
45 | 28 | 12 | 5 | +43 | 96 | W W W L W |
| 2 |
Coleraine
|
46 | 27 | 7 | 12 | +36 | 88 | W D W W W |
| 3 |
Glentoran FC
|
46 | 25 | 11 | 10 | +39 | 86 | W D D W W |
| 4 |
Linfield FC
|
43 | 24 | 9 | 10 | +40 | 81 | W L D W L |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | +8 | 69 | L D L L L |
| 6 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
44 | 18 | 3 | 23 | -28 | 57 | L L L L L |
| 7 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
43 | 14 | 11 | 18 | -4 | 53 | L W W D L |
| 8 |
Portadown
|
43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | -24 | 49 | L D D D L |
| 9 |
Ballymena United FC
|
43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | -16 | 45 | D W D D W |
| 10 |
Bangor FC
|
35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | -19 | 38 | D L W D D |
| 11 |
Crusaders
|
44 | 10 | 8 | 26 | -39 | 38 | L D L D W |
| 12 |
Glenavon Lurgan
|
44 | 10 | 6 | 28 | -30 | 36 | W L D D D |
| 13 |
Loughgall FC
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 | L W L D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 14:00.
Match preview
Ballymena United FC host Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Ballymena United FC sit 9th in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 45 points from 43 matches (12W · 9D · 22L). Portadown are 8th with 49 points from 43 matches (14W · 7D · 22L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 59 times on record. Ballymena United FC have won 28, Portadown have won 23 and 8 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Shots on target & shots off target
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Ballymena United FC vs Portadown — frequently asked
When is Ballymena United FC vs Portadown played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where is Ballymena United FC vs Portadown played?
Ballymena United FC host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Ballymena United FC vs Portadown started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Ballymena United FC vs Portadown live?
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Which competition is Ballymena United FC vs Portadown part of?
The Northern Ireland Premier League in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Ballymena United FC and Portadown for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.