Portadown vs Limavady United: match statistics
Portadown vs Limavady United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portadown played against Limavady United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on October 3, 2026. Venue: Shamrock Park. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Portadown has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Limavady United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Portadown scores 0.56 goals per game and allows 2.11. Limavady United scores 0.88 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Portadown's games and 38% of Limavady United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 38%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portadown has the higher season xG average, 1.00 to 0.89 per game. Portadown takes 7.2 shots per game, while Limavady United takes 7.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Portadown leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Limavady United leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portadown's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For Limavady United, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Limavady United are favorites thanks to their significantly better form: they have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while Portadown have recorded 1 draw and 4 defeats over the same period. The hosts are still without a win this season, averaging just 0.25 goals at home and failing to score in 75% of their matches. The visitors average 0.67 goals per away game, with a shot conversion rate of 13% compared with Portadown’s 3% at home. However, Limavady’s advantage is not overwhelming: their away xG is just 0.70, while the hosts post 1.06 at home and could exploit the fact that their opponents concede chances worth an average xG of 1.70. Even so, Portadown have conceded 11 goals in their last 5 matches, compared with 5 by Limavady, which, combined with the hosts’ poor finishing, points towards an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for BTTS - No is Limavady United’s scoring record: the visitors have failed to score in 67% of their matches, averaging just 0.67 goals and 0.70 xG per game. Portadown also have attacking problems, having failed to score in 40% of their matches and averaging only 0.6 goals across their last five. The hosts’ defensive frailties increase the risk of both teams scoring: they have conceded an average of 2.2 goals in their last five matches, while the visitors have scored 1.2. Even so, the season-long rates of matches in which both teams scored are just 40% for Portadown and 33% for Limavady, making it more likely that at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal points to Under 3.5 goals: 80% of Portadown’s matches and 100% of Limavady United’s finished below this line. The hosts average 1.0 goals scored and the visitors 0.67; their average xG figures are 1.04 and 0.70, respectively, limiting expectations for both attacks. In addition, Limavady failed to score in 67% of matches, although Portadown have conceded an average of 2.2 goals across their last five games, so a higher-scoring outcome cannot be ruled out. The projected total of 2.22 goals gives Under 3.5 a larger safety margin than Under 2.5, which was exceeded in 40% of each team’s last five matches.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest pre-break signal points to Limavady United: in their last 5 matches, the visitors led at the break 3 times, while Portadown were trailing at half-time 4 times and failed to score in any of those first halves. Current form also favors the visitors—they have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while the hosts have not won any and have conceded an average of 2.2 goals per game. The visitors are most likely to maintain their lead through to full-time, although this outcome is not certain, as Limavady conceded an average of 1.0 goal across those same 5 matches, while Portadown scored just 0.6. The risk of a draw remains significant: the visitors have recently scored only 0.2 goals per game after the break, compared with 0.6 for the hosts, making 2/X the second most likely scenario. Nevertheless, the visitors’ clear advantage in recent results and first-half performances makes 2/2 the best pick.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Limavady United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.32 |
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.
Limavady United is 800% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Portadown · 1.8 pts / game - Limavady United
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.
Limavady United is 57% better for: goals scored per game.
0.56 goals / game - Portadown · 0.88 goals / game - Limavady United
Limavady United is 53% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.11 goals / game - Portadown · 1.38 goals / game - Limavady United
Portadown scores in 44% of games (4 of 9 games), while Limavady United keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Limavady United scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 games).
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 - Limavady United
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.
Limavady United is 468% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.22 pts / game - Portadown · 1.25 pts / game - Limavady United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portadown - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Limavady United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Limavady United
* 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 | Limavady United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 49% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 84% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Portadown vs Limavady United?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Portadown 2:2 Limavady United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portadown vs Limavady United?
Portadown score 0.56 goals per game on average and Limavady United 0.88. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Portadown's matches and 38% of Limavady United's.
What form are Portadown and Limavady United in?
Over the last 5 games Portadown have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Limavady United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portadown vs Limavady United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portadown vs Limavady United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.