Northern Ireland - NIFL PremiershipData current as of September 13, 2026

Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran: match statistics

Dungannon Swifts crest
Dungannon Swifts
0 : 2half-time 0:1
Glentoran crest
Glentoran
130%(3.00)
X25%(3.31)
245%(2.19)

Glentoran are in clearly better form, averaging 2.4 points per match in their last five games compared to Dungannon Swifts' 1.8 points. The visitors occupy third place in the table and demonstrate impressive away effectiveness with a 67% win rate and a +11 goal difference, while the hosts have a more modest +4 goal difference at home. Glentoran boast a better shot conversion rate (16% vs 11%) and a lower average of goals conceded away (1.0 vs the hosts' 1.25 at home). The visitors' recent form includes four wins in their last five matches, which, combined with their solid defense (42% clean sheets) and effective attack (averaging 1.92 goals per away match), makes them the favorites for this encounter. Although Dungannon have a decent home record, their weaker overall form and inferior offensive statistics speak in favor of the visitors.

Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Dungannon Swifts played against Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:2.

Recent form

Dungannon Swifts has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Glentoran has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Dungannon Swifts scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 1.56. Glentoran scores 1.70 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 36% of Dungannon Swifts's games and 57% of Glentoran's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 48%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Dungannon Swifts has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.53 per game. Dungannon Swifts takes 11.6 shots per game, while Glentoran takes 11.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Glentoran leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.83 after halftime.

When the teams score

Dungannon Swifts's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Glentoran, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

NIFL Premiership games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Glentoran are in clearly better form, averaging 2.4 points per match in their last five games compared to Dungannon Swifts' 1.8 points. The visitors occupy third place in the table and demonstrate impressive away effectiveness with a 67% win rate and a +11 goal difference, while the hosts have a more modest +4 goal difference at home. Glentoran boast a better shot conversion rate (16% vs 11%) and a lower average of goals conceded away (1.0 vs the hosts' 1.25 at home). The visitors' recent form includes four wins in their last five matches, which, combined with their solid defense (42% clean sheets) and effective attack (averaging 1.92 goals per away match), makes them the favorites for this encounter. Although Dungannon have a decent home record, their weaker overall form and inferior offensive statistics speak in favor of the visitors.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

51Possession (%)49
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
8Shots13
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
4Shots on target4
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
0.98xG1.4
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
4Corners6
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
26Dangerous attacks42
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
16Fouls18
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
2Cards4
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
1.28Goals scored / game1.7
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
1.56Goals allowed / game1.04
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
54%Average possession54%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
4.6Shots on target / game4.3
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.6Shots per game11.65
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
4.6Shots on target4.3
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
11%Shot conversion14.6%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
54%Possession54%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
1.56xG for1.53
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
1.29xG against1.04
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

Shooting quality

Dungannon Swifts: BalancedGlentoran: Efficient finishing
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
Accuracy (shots on target)40%37%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.280.40

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Glentoran is 33% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 2.4 pts / game - Glentoran

Dungannon Swifts
WWLWL
Season result split
52% W4% D44% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-1-11
1.60 pts / game · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
8-0-4
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WLWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.77Opponent xG: 1.12BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Glentoran
WWWLW
Season result split
61% W17% D22% L
Season (W-D-L)
14-4-5
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +15
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
8-1-3
Last 5 away
3-1-1
DLWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.71Opponent xG: 1.06BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Glentoran is 33% better for: goals scored per game.

1.28 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.7 goals / game - Glentoran

Glentoran is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.56 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.04 goals / game - Glentoran

Dungannon Swifts scoring profile: strong

Dungannon Swifts scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).

Glentoran scoring profile: very strong

Glentoran scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).

32Goals scored (season)39
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
39Goals conceded (season)24
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
2.84Average goals per game2.74
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
5Goals scored (last 5)13
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
7Goals conceded (last 5)6
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

How often they score at least...

72%1 goal91%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
40%2 goals52%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
12%3 goals9%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
4%4 goals4%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

How often they concede at least...

64%1 goal65%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
52%2 goals22%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
24%3 goals13%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
12%4 goals4%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

49%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time13%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
4%BTTS in both halves0%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
8%Scored in both halves30%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

BTTS and goal count

36%Min. 3 goals and BTTS43%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
12%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
20%BTTS - last 560%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

76%Min. 1 goal before half-time78%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
60%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
12%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

2nd half

72%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
40%Min. 2 goals after half-time48%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
16%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Glentoran is 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.24 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.87 pts / game - Glentoran

Dungannon Swifts - half-time state
28% leading40% draw32% trailing
Glentoran - half-time state
52% leading30% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.24Points per game (1st half)1.87
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
0.76Goals scored (1st half)0.87
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
0.76Goals conceded (1st half)0.39
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
1.52Average goals (1st half)1.26
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
52%Clean sheet before half-time74%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
52%No goal before half-time35%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

After half-time (2nd half)

1.04Points per game (2nd half)1.48
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
0.52Goals scored (2nd half)0.83
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
0.8Goals conceded (2nd half)0.65
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
1.32Average goals (2nd half)1.48
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
52%Clean sheet after half-time52%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran
68%No goal after half-time43%
Dungannon SwiftsGlentoran

Dungannon Swifts - second-half results

24% W32% D44% L
31
Half-time points
19
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
26
Second-half points
-7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.24
PPG before half-time
Lead holding186%

Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Glentoran - second-half results

35% W43% D22% L
43
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
+11
Goal difference (1st half)
34
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.87
PPG before half-time
Lead holding117%

Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Dungannon Swifts - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.40
Goals scored / game0.20.8
Goals allowed / game0.80.6
Average goals per game1.01.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-3+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Glentoran - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.60
Goals scored / game1.61.0
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game2.21.6
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal0%40%
Goal difference+5+2
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 8

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Dungannon Swifts
ScoredConceded
6
6
0-15
7
9
16-30
6
4
31-45
2
6
46-60
4
8
61-75
7
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Glentoran
ScoredConceded
4
2
0-15
6
2
16-30
10
5
31-45
5
3
46-60
5
8
61-75
9
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.79
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
101%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
47%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-10%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
66%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
3%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 33 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Dungannon Swifts

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.55
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+9.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.28
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.27
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
84%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
125%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Glentoran

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.49
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.17
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.17
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
0.00
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
136%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
68%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).

Teams vs league

Dungannon SwiftsLigaGlentoran
Average goals per game 2.842.77 2.74
Both teams scored 36%49% 57%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 48%52% 48%
Clean sheets 36%28% 35%
Goal before half-time 76%75% 78%
Goal after half-time 72%77% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.77
Average goals per game
49%
Both teams scored
52%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.53
Home goals / game
1.25
Away goals / game
+22%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defensive advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. GlentoranGoalPatrick Hoban
  2. GlentoranYellow cardJames Singleton
  3. GlentoranYellow cardRoss Clarke
  4. GlentoranYellow cardMichael-John Kamson-Kamara
  5. Dungannon SwiftsYellow cardAndrew Mitchell
  6. Dungannon SwiftsSubstitutionOn: Sean McAllisterOff: Corey Smith
  7. GlentoranGoalCameron Palmer
  8. GlentoranYellow cardJordan Stewart
  9. Dungannon SwiftsYellow cardDanny Wallace
  10. GlentoranSubstitutionOn: Dylan Edward ConnollyOff: Danny Amos

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Chris MorrisonMatches officiated: 9
4.11Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 233%Home wins33%Draws33%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Dungannon Swifts's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Glentoran. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Glentoran FC
0 : 1
Dungannon Swifts FC
Dungannon Swifts FC
3 : 1
Glentoran FC

FAQ

What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran?

The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 0:2 Glentoran. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Dungannon Swifts and Glentoran?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 2, Glentoran won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran?

Dungannon Swifts score 1.28 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.70. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 57% of Glentoran's.

What form are Dungannon Swifts and Glentoran in?

Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Glentoran 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.