Premiership 2026 Matchweek 1 · 8 Aug 2026
Carrick Rangers vs Portadown in the Premiership 2026.
At Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus.
Carrick Rangers beat Portadown 1–0. The only goal came from P. Heatley after 62 minutes.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballymena United | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Coleraine FC | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Glentoran | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Cliftonville FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Crusaders FC | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 7 | Portadown | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 | Dungannon Swifts | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 9 | Limavady United | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 10 | Linfield | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Worked out from the results played by then, ordered by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. Clubs with no game played by then are not listed.