Portadown vs Larne: match statistics
Portadown vs Larne: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Portadown played Larne in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 12 September 2026. Venue: Shamrock Park. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Portadown: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Larne: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portadown scores 0.60 and concedes 2.20 goals per match. Larne scores 1.00 and concedes 0.33. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portadown 40%, Larne 33%. Over 2.5: Portadown 60%, Larne 33%. League level: BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Larne has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.03. Portadown: 8.2 shots per match, Larne: 12.3.
Match halves
Portadown: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.60. Larne: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Portadown: 46-60 (2 goals). Larne: 46-60 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-2. Average goals 3.33, BTTS 33%.
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
Portadown have lost all 5 of their matches so far, scoring just 3 goals and conceding 11, which highlights clear problems at both ends of the pitch. At home, the hosts are yet to score, managing just 0.5 shots on target per match and allowing opponents an average of 2.00 xG. Larne remain unbeaten in the league after two rounds, while in their last five matches they have won 2 and scored 5 goals, conceding 6. The visitors also failed to score in their only away game, which ended in a 0:0 draw, but they kept a clean sheet and allowed their opponents 0.00 xG. The poor finishing of both teams increases the likelihood of a low-scoring draw, but Portadown’s significantly worse run points towards a narrow Larne victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The scenario in which at least one team fails to score supports a low BTTS outlook in recent matches: both Portadown and Larne recorded BTTS - No in just 40% of their previous five games, compared with 41% across the league. Portadown scored just 0.6 goals per match during this period and netted only 3 goals in five appearances, despite averaging 1.03 xG. Larne should have favorable conditions to score, as Portadown concede an average of 2.2 goals and allow opponents 1.96 xG, but this does not guarantee a goal for the hosts. The visitors are relatively solid defensively, conceding 1.2 goals in their last five matches with an xG against of 1.46, making the scenario in which Portadown fail to reply with a goal more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Portadown are in a very poor run of five consecutive defeats, scoring an average of just 0.6 goals while conceding as many as 2.2 goals per match. Larne have averaged 1.0 goal over their last five games, with an xG of 1.28, while the average xG allowed by the hosts is as high as 1.96. The hosts should still create chances, as their xG over the last five matches stands at 1.03, while Larne allow an average of 1.46 xG. Both teams have had matches featuring at least three goals in 60% of their last five appearances, supporting the prospect of an open game. However, the strongest option remains Over 1.5 goals, as the projected total of 2.60 goals provides a clear margin above this line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Larne win at full-time. Larne have been level at the break in 100% of their last five matches, scoring no goals before half-time and conceding none, which strongly supports a cautious opening. Portadown have also failed to score in the first halves of their last five matches, while trailing at half-time in 80% of them and conceding an average of 1.4 goals before the interval. Across the full 90 minutes, the hosts have lost all five of their last matches, scoring just 0.6 goals and conceding 2.2 per game, whereas Larne have won 40% of their matches and averaged 1.0 goal. In addition, a goal after half-time has been scored in 89% of league matches, compared with 67% in the first half, so the visitors' superiority may only be settled after the break.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
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 | Larne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.25 |
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.
Larne is 67% better for: goals scored per match.
0.6 goals / match - Portadown · 1 goals / match - Larne
Larne is 567% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.2 goals / match - Portadown · 0.33 goals / match - Larne
Portadown scores in 40% of matches (2 of 5 matches), while Larne keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
Larne scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 - Larne
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.
Larne is 400% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.2 pts / match - Portadown · 1 pts / match - Larne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portadown - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Larne - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 100% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portadown
Larne
* 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 | Larne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.80 | 2.66 | ▼ 1.33 |
| Both teams scored | • 40% | 41% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 66% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 90% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Portadown 1 - 0 - 2 Larne. Average goals 3.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Portadown vs Larne?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Portadown 0:2 Larne. 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 Larne?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Portadown won 1, Larne won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Portadown vs Larne?
Portadown score 0.60 goals per game on average and Larne 1.00. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Portadown's matches and 33% of Larne's.
What form are Portadown and Larne in?
Over the last 5 games Portadown have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Larne 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portadown vs Larne?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portadown vs Larne: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.