Portadown return to home soil to face Carrick Rangers at 6:30 PM Jan 31, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Premiership campaign.

Portadown enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Carrick Rangers will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, both teams are level with 4 wins each in 10 past encounters. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Portadown edged it 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Portadown may hold the edge at Shamrock Park, but Carrick Rangers's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.