Newry City vs Portstewart: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newry City prepare to host Portstewart on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premier Intermediate League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newry City, currently 3rd in the standings with 24 points from 13 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 14 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Portstewart, sitting 6th with 18 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Newry City and Portstewart have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Ballymacash Rangers, Newry City recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Portstewart's last outing came against Lisburn Rangers, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Newry City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newry City and Portstewart are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Newry City's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Portstewart's games average 1.9 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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