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  • 30 December 2024, Portadown FC vs Glentoran FC, 0-2, Lose
  • 26 December 2024, Glenavon FC vs Portadown FC, 2-0, Lose
  • 21 December 2024, Portadown FC vs Crusaders FC, 1-0, Win
  • 14 December 2024, Portadown FC vs Cliftonville, 2-0, Win
  • 30 November 2024, Linfield FC vs Portadown FC, 2-1, Lose
Portadown FC
Home
  • 30 December 2024, Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC, 0-2, Lose
  • 26 December 2024, Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United, 2-2, Draw
  • 21 December 2024, Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United, 2-3, Win
  • 14 December 2024, Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts, 0-1, Lose
  • 30 November 2024, Ballymena United vs FC Carrick Rangers, 1-2, Lose
Ballymena United
Away
NIFL Premiership
NIFL Premiership, Northern Ireland

In the NIFL Premiership match between Portadown FC and Ballymena United that took place on the 7th of April 2023, a cusp goal and disciplined strategies defined the tempo and outcome of the match. Portadown FC took home the win with a score of 1-0, exhibiting superior offensive and defensive play compared to Ballymena United.

Taking a closer look at the data provided, it shows the home team scored the definitive goal in the first half - merely 9 minutes and 10 seconds into the game. This surely immediately put pressure on the away team, shaking their initial game plan and forcing them to play more aggressively.

This urgency seems to have affected Ballymena's performance negatively, as evident in their total of four yellow cards (two in the first half at 41:12 and 43:38, and another two in the second half at 56:36 and 1:26:29). Constant misbehavior diverted manpower and concentration away from their primary goal of scoring. Consequently, Ballymena received three yellow cards in the span of less than one minute during the second half, which could have impacted their defense strategy crucially.

On the other hand, Portadown FC managed to maintain their discipline well, especially after securing the early lead. Notwithstanding, the home team acknowledged two yellow cards - one in the first half at 41:12 and one just seconds after Ballymena’s last yellow card in the second half at 1:26:35.

Notably, Portadown FC demonstrated a more dominating performance in terms of corner kicks. By securing four corner kicks, the home team proved its offensive prowess and possession predominant playstyle. On the contrary, Ballymena United was limited to just one corner kick signaling their little threat in terms of attack and lesser possession over the ball throughout the match.

Interestingly, despite the aggressive play and multiple yellow cards from Ballymena United, neither of the teams received a red card in this match. This was crucial in keeping the teams on even grounds by player count. However, it appears that Portadown FC took better advantage of this situation, gaining the upper hand in both strategy and statistics.

In conclusion, Portadown FC’s early breakthrough, defensive solidity, and superior ball possession apparent in the number of corner kicks were integral to their victory. Ballymena United will need to re-evaluate their disciplinary measures and offensive strategy to improve their future performances.

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Form Guide

Lose0-2Portadown FC vs Glentoran FC
Lose2-0Glenavon FC vs Portadown FC
Win1-0Portadown FC vs Crusaders FC
Win2-0Portadown FC vs Cliftonville
Lose2-1Linfield FC vs Portadown FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
4:6
GOALS / MATCH
0.8
  • Portadown FC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:6, scoring 0.8 goals average
Lose0-2Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC
Draw2-2Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United
Win2-3Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United
Lose0-1Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts
Lose1-2Ballymena United vs FC Carrick Rangers
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
6:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Ballymena United has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:9, scoring 1.2 goals average

Portadown FC H2H Ballymena United

Away gamePortadown FC30Ballymena UnitedHome gameNIFL Premiership
Home gamePortadown FC01Ballymena UnitedAway gameNIFL Premiership
Home gamePortadown FC10Ballymena UnitedAway gameNIFL Premiership
Away gamePortadown FC00Ballymena UnitedHome gameNIFL Premiership
Home gamePortadown FC10Ballymena UnitedAway gameNIFL Premiership
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
5:1
GOALS / MATCH
1.00
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Portadown FC overtook Ballymena United three times
  • Portadown FC won three times, lost once and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 5:1; average goals per match – 1.00
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