Head to head
Last 8 meetings
3 - 1
Portadown
2 - 0
Linfield
3 - 0
Portadown
1 - 3
Linfield
2 - 1
Portadown
2 - 2
Linfield
3 - 1
Portadown
1 - 6
Linfield
Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine FC |
14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 32:13 | +19 | 35 |
| 2 | Linfield |
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 21:11 | +10 | 33 |
| 3 | Larne |
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:10 | +12 | 26 |
| 4 | Glentoran |
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17:11 | +6 | 21 |
| 5 | Cliftonville FC |
14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 23:17 | +6 | 18 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers |
14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:27 | -4 | 18 |
| 7 | Crusaders FC |
14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 20:29 | -9 | 18 |
| 8 | Ballymena United |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17:16 | +1 | 15 |
| 9 | Dungannon Swifts |
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13:18 | -5 | 15 |
| 10 | Limavady United |
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14:23 | -9 | 14 |
| 11 | Bangor |
14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12:26 | -14 | 9 |
| 12 | Portadown |
14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11:24 | -13 | 8 |
Recent form
1 - 0
Portadown
L
1 - 2
Linfield
L
0 - 2
Cliftonville FC
L
1 - 2
Portadown
W
0 - 0
Glentoran
D
3 - 1
Limavady United
W
2 - 0
Portadown
L
3 - 1
Portadown
L
1 - 1
Linfield
D
0 - 2
Larne
L
1 - 1
Dungannon Swifts
D
1 - 2
Linfield
W
1 - 2
Linfield
W
2 - 2
Linfield
D
2 - 0
Bangor
W
1 - 3
Linfield
W
1 - 0
Crusaders FC
W
1 - 1
Linfield
D
0 - 1
Linfield
W
1 - 0
Carrick Rangers
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 0.4 Portadown · 1.75 Linfield
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Premiership 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Portadown
Linfield
Portadown vs Linfield: preview and prediction
Portadown host Linfield in the Northern-Ireland Premiership (Regular Season - 7) on Tuesday, 15th September 2026 at 19:45 at Shamrock Park, Portadown. Portadown sit 12th in the table and Linfield 2nd.
Portadown are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (D-W-L-L-L). Linfield are in good shape, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-D-W-W-D).
In the last 8 meetings, Portadown won 1, Linfield won 6 and 1 ended level. These games average 3.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% and over 2.5 goals in 88%.
Our goal model expects about 0.4 goals for Portadown and 1.75 for Linfield. It gives Linfield the edge (8% home win, 21% draw, 71% away win), 36% for over 2.5 goals and 27% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 0-1.
Our pick was Away Win. We also like Away Wins Either Half.
Portadown vs Linfield FAQs
What is the best prediction for Portadown vs Linfield?
Our top tip is Tip of the Day: Away Win.
Who will win Portadown vs Linfield?
Linfield are favourites: our model gives Portadown 8%, the draw 21% and Linfield 71%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 27% chance in our model, and it happened in 75% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.2 goals in total, with a 36% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Portadown vs Linfield?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 15th September 2026 at 19:45 at Shamrock Park, Portadown.
Who is the referee?
S. Gregg is in charge of this game.