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
Key match information
Portadown played Dungannon Swifts in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Portadown: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Dungannon Swifts: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portadown scores 1.22 and concedes 1.78 goals per match. Dungannon Swifts scores 1.24 and concedes 1.83. League average: 2.90 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portadown 52%, Dungannon Swifts 38%. Over 2.5: Portadown 67%, Dungannon Swifts 52%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Dungannon Swifts has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.25. Portadown: 9.2 shots per match, Dungannon Swifts: 11.4.
Match halves
Portadown: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.78. Dungannon Swifts: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Portadown: 76-90+ (10 goals). Dungannon Swifts: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.90 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 5.50, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 matches (18 of 27 matches), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 matches).
Dungannon Swifts scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Portadown
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Portadown · 1.14 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portadown - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portadown
Dungannon Swifts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Portadown 1 - 0 - 1 Dungannon Swifts. Average goals 5.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.