Portadown travels to Co Antrim Shield holders Carrick Rangers on August 8. The new season kicks off on Friday, 7 August, with the north Belfast derby between Cliftonville and Crusaders.

What are the fixtures for Portadown?

The opening weekend sees Portadown face Carrick Rangers, while champions Larne welcome Bangor to Inver Park on Sunday, 9 August.

Why it matters for Portadown

Portadown's league standing is 9th in Northern Ireland Premiership, with 36 pts, 11W-3D-19L from 33 games, and recent form WWLDD. Their last result was a 4-2 win against Bangor on 2026-04-25.

What comes next?

The first weekend of fixtures also includes Linfield's visit to the Ballymena Showgrounds and a repeat of the Irish Cup final between Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine. | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | | August 8 | Carrick Rangers | | August 15 | Dungannon Swifts | | August 22 | Crusaders | | August 29 | Coleraine | All matches are at 15:00 BST/GMT unless stated.

Portadown will face a tough test against Carrick Rangers, but with their recent form, they will be looking to get off to a strong start. The rest of the season will be crucial for Portadown as they aim to improve their league standing and make a push for the top spots. With the likes of weather, broadcast schedules, international call-ups, and European matches, all fixtures are subject to change. The Boyle Sports Premiership returns on Friday, 7 August, and Portadown will be ready to kick off their new season.