Portadown are back at Shamrock Park tomorrow (Sat 26 Feb) as we take on Warrenpoint Town in the Danske Bank Premiership, kick off 3pm.
Warrenpoint Town come into the game on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Cliftonville on Tuesday evening while Portadown were beaten 1-0 by reigning champions Linfield on Saturday at Windsor Park.
The last time the two clubs met was back in December at Milltown with the Ports securing a 1-0 victory thanks to a Adam Salley strike, this was Portadown’s third successive victory at Milltown and means that Portadown’s only two victories in the Danske Bank Premiership this season have came against Warrenpoint Town.
Warrenpoint Town have an impressive record over Portadown with eight wins in their last twelve games however Portadown have three victories in their last four against Barry Gray’s men. Warrenpoint Town won on both their Premiership visits to Shamrock Park last season.
The last time the two sides met at Shamrock Park was in in the Mid-Ulster Cup back in October 2021 with Warrenpoint Town running out 5-2 winners over a mostly second string Ports. In Premiership matters the two clubs met at Shamrock Park in May 2021 with Warrenpoint Town running out 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Fra McCaffrey and Alan O’Sullivan, Portadown had taken the lead through an Adam Salley penalty. Warrenpoint Town have won on their last six visits to Shamrock Park with the last Ports home victory over Warrenpoint Town coming back in August 2015 with Keith O’Hara and Gary Twigg on target for Ronnie McFall’s men in a 2-1 win.
Ports striker Adam Salley has a great goalscoring record against Warrenpoint Town with five in his last five against the ‘Point, Ports fans will be hoping he keeps up that form tomorrow.
Portadown manager Paul Doolin had the following to say ahead of tomorrows game
It’s a home game and it doesn’t matter if its’s Linfield or Glentoran, you have to try and win your home games. With tomorrows game against Warrenpoint Town, who are just below us in the table, it takes on a bit more significance. I thought we played well against Linfield, particularly in the second half, and we’ve got to bring that into tomorrows game. Katlego Mashigo is suspended for another two games following his sending off against Glenavon while Paddy McNally is still not ready to return to first team action just yet.
You can also read an interview Paul Doolin conducted with the Belfast Telegraph about tomorrows game via the link below
The officials are – Referee – Raymond Crangle / Assistant 1 – Ken Ross / Assistant 2 – Jamie Patterson / 4th official – Tim Marshall
Match Sponsor – Ballylisk Car Sales – https://www.ballylisk.co.uk/
PSS Man of the Match Sponsor – PFC Travel Club
Online tickets for the game are available via https://tickets.portadownfc.co.uk/fixtures/ / A cash turnstile will be available for HOME SUPPORTERS ONLY, any Warrenpoint Town supporters trying to or found to gain access to the home stand will face ejection from the stadium.
The game will be streamed live on We Are Ports TV LIVE via https://www.performatv.com/game/portadown-vs-warrenpoint-town-26-02-22 at a cost of £10
Form (LAST FIVE PREMIERSHIP GAMES – MOST RECENT GAME LAST)
- Portadown – L, L, D, L, L (11th in DBP)
- Warrenpoint Town – L, D, W, L, L (12th in DBP)
Last Five Head to Head (All competitions)
- Saturday 18 December 2021 – Warrenpoint Town 0 Portadown 1 (Salley)
- Wednesday 20 October 2021 – Portadown 2 (Salley, Anderson) Warrenpoint Town 5 (Dillon, McCaffrey, Deasy, Murphy OG, O’Sullivan)
- Saturday 2 October 2021 – Warrenpoint Town 2 (Moorhouse, Dillon (P)) Portadown 3 (Bonis, Teggart, McLeod)
- Saturday 1 May 2021 – Portadown 1 (Salley (pen)) Warrenpoint Town 2 (McCaffrey, O’Sullivan)
- Saturday 24 April 2021 – Warrenpoint Town 1 (Swan) Portadown 3 (Tilney, Salley x2)
Last Five Head to Head at Shamrock Park (All competitons)
- Wednesday 20 October 2021 – Portadown 2 (Salley, Anderson) Warrenpoint Town 5 (Dillon, McCaffrey, Deasy, Murphy OG, O’Sullivan)
- Saturday 1 May 2021 – Portadown 1 (Salley (pen)) Warrenpoint Town 2 (McCaffrey, O’Sullivan)
- Saturday 30th January 2021 – Portadown 0 Warrenpoint Town 2 (Doyle, Swan)
- Wednesday 12 December 2018 – Portadown 0 Warrenpoint Town 3 (Donelly, McCaffrey x2)
- Saturday 26 March 2016 – Portadown 1 (Soares) Warrenpoint Town 3 (McDonald, S.Murray x2)
A reminder about the Ports Hub facility at games at Shamrock Park which give you match info, player stats, exclusive interviews as well as our brand new feature – live audio commentary. At the click of a button you will be able to plug in your earphones and listen to the live audio commentary while watching the match!
Another great feature is the live Portadown Man of the Match vote, simply click your entry from Half Time onwards and lets see who the supporters think is the stand out player at Shamrock Park.
To access the Ports Hub simply scan the QR code placed on every other seat’s backrest at Shamrock Park (as well as in the clubrooms) and you will give brought to a host of great content, think of it as your digital matchday programme!
The latest Preview Show is now available on the We Are Ports TV Youtube where Neil Campbell, Mark Beattie and Jonny Dunlop preview Saturdays game against Warrenpoint Town as well as looking back at the 1-0 defeat to Linfield. The guys also begin picking their ultimate Portadown XI with their goalkeeper and defence