Portadown vs Cliftonville: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Portadown prepare to host Cliftonville on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Portadown, currently 9th in the standings with 31 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 32 points. They've earned 19 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Cliftonville, sitting 7th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Portadown and Cliftonville have favored Portadown, with Cliftonville claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Over the past few seasons, Portadown have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Larne FC, Portadown recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Cliftonville's last outing came against Dungannon Swifts, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Portadown are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Portadown and Cliftonville 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 plenty of goals: Portadown's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Cliftonville's games average 3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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