Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very balanced chances for both teams, making a draw a realistic scenario. Portadown is in 9th place and has poor home form (50% losses at home), scoring just 1.14 goals per match with an average of 1.64 goals conceded. Dungannon Swifts are positioned higher (5th place), but their away record is equally problematic – 57% losses away and an average of 2.14 goals conceded. The form from the last five matches slightly favors the visitors (1.2 points per match vs 0.6), but their high FTS% away (43%) and poor efficiency (0.93 goals/match) suggest difficulties in scoring. Considering the defensive issues of both teams and the slight advantage in form for the visitors, I expect a tight, balanced match with a possible share of the points.
Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portadown played against Dungannon Swifts in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Portadown has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Dungannon Swifts has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Portadown scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.78. Dungannon Swifts scores 1.24 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Portadown's games and 38% of Dungannon Swifts's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 52%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dungannon Swifts has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.25 per game. Portadown takes 9.2 shots per game, while Dungannon Swifts takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Portadown leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portadown's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Dungannon Swifts, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Statistical analysis indicates very balanced chances for both teams, making a draw a realistic scenario. Portadown is in 9th place and has poor home form (50% losses at home), scoring just 1.14 goals per match with an average of 1.64 goals conceded. Dungannon Swifts are positioned higher (5th place), but their away record is equally problematic – 57% losses away and an average of 2.14 goals conceded. The form from the last five matches slightly favors the visitors (1.2 points per match vs 0.6), but their high FTS% away (43%) and poor efficiency (0.93 goals/match) suggest difficulties in scoring. Considering the defensive issues of both teams and the slight advantage in form for the visitors, I expect a tight, balanced match with a possible share of the points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Portadown | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.28 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how 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.
Portadown scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 meczów).
Dungannon Swifts scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Portadown
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Portadown is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Portadown · 1.14 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portadown - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -8 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Portadown
Dungannon Swifts
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Portadown | Liga | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.90 | ▲ 3.07 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 52% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 26% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 78% | • 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Portadown's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Dungannon Swifts. Games average 5.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Portadown 1:0 Dungannon Swifts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Portadown and Dungannon Swifts?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Portadown won 1, Dungannon Swifts won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts?
Portadown score 1.22 goals per game on average and Dungannon Swifts 1.24. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Portadown's matches and 38% of Dungannon Swifts's.
What form are Portadown and Dungannon Swifts in?
Over the last 5 games Portadown have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Dungannon Swifts 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.