Crusaders vs Portadown kicks off 22 August 2026 at 17:00. Northern Ireland Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Portadown vs Crusaders Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/08/22
| BET365 | 1 | X | 2 | Asian Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
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| Pre-match odds | 2.25 | 3.50 | 2.62 | +0/0.52.02 | -0/0.51.77 | 2.5 | 1.80 | 2.00 | - | - | - |
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cliftonville
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | W W L |
| 2 |
Glentoran FC
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | W L W |
| 3 |
Carrick Rangers FC
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 | W W |
| 4 |
Linfield FC
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | L W W |
| 5 |
Coleraine
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 | W D |
| 6 |
Ballymena United FC
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | W L L |
| 7 |
Crusaders
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | L W |
| 8 |
Dungannon Swifts
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | L W |
| 9 |
Larne FC
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 10 |
Portadown
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | L L |
| 11 |
Limavady United
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | L L |
| 12 |
Bangor FC
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
Match preview
Crusaders host Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier League on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 17:00. The match is scheduled at Seaview, Belfast. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Crusaders sit 7th in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 3 points from 2 matches (1W · 0D · 1L). Portadown are 10th with 0 points from 2 matches (0W · 0D · 2L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 58 times on record. Crusaders have won 32, Portadown have won 18 and 8 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Crusaders vs Portadown kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Crusaders vs Portadown — frequently asked
When is Crusaders vs Portadown played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Premier League.
Where is Crusaders vs Portadown played?
At Seaview in Belfast, Northern Ireland (capacity 3383).
Has Crusaders vs Portadown started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 17:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Crusaders vs Portadown live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Crusaders vs Portadown part of?
The Northern Ireland Premier League in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Premier League hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Crusaders and Portadown for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.